| Botanical Name |
Hylocereus hybrid (‘Edgar’s Baby’) |
| Common Names |
Dragon Fruit, Pitahaya, Pitaya, ‘Edgar’s Baby’ |
| Family |
Cactaceae |
| Origin |
Hybrid cultivar (California, USA) |
| Plant Type |
Climbing cactus |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Mature Size |
4–6 ft tall (compact compared to other DF) |
| Light |
Full sun |
| Water Needs |
Moderate; drought-tolerant once established |
| Soil |
Well-drained, sandy or cactus mix |
| Bloom Time |
Summer (night-blooming) |
| Flower Color |
Large white blooms |
| USDA Zones |
10–11 (container in cooler zones) |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Stem cuttings |
| Seasonal Traits |
Evergreen cactus; semi-dormant in cool temps |
| Time to Harvest |
1–2 years from planting; fruits summer–fall |
