Dragon Fruit Sweet Red, Pitaya (Hylocereus costaricensis)
Selenicereus costaricensis · 6"/1 gal pot, large plant
$19.95
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Selenicereus costaricensis
Red-fleshed dragonfruit · Cactaceae
Also known as Hylocereus costaricensis.
Selenicereus costaricensis, synonym Hylocereus costaricensis, known as the Costa Rican pitahaya or Costa Rica nightblooming cactus, is a cactus species native to Central America and north-eastern South America.
CactaceaeSucculent
1 listing from 1 nursery
$19.95 · updated 21 days ago
About Red-fleshed dragonfruit
Selenicereus costaricensis, synonym Hylocereus costaricensis, known as the Costa Rican pitahaya or Costa Rica nightblooming cactus, is a cactus species native to Central America and north-eastern South America. The species is grown commercially for its fruit, called pitaya or pitahaya, but is also an impressive ornamental vine with huge flowers. The species may not be distinct from Selenicereus monacanthus.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
| Native range | Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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