Hylocereus, Dragonfruit, Pitaya 'Voodoo Child'

Hylocereuspolyrhizus

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hylocereus (hy-loh-KER-ee-us)
Species
polyrhizus (pol-ee-RY-zus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vines and Climbers
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Orlando, Florida

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Baytown, TX (Zone 9a) | March 2010 | positive

One of the newer hybrids, Voodoo Child produces a smaller fruit than most dragonfruit. About the size of an egg. What it lacks in size, i...Read More

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