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 |