Growing Guide: Edgar's Baby Dragon Fruit

Attribute Details
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