DRAGON FRUIT

VARIETIES

HYLOCEREUS: AMERICAN BEAUTY
AMERICAN BEAUTY
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For Pre-order: 8 in - $27.65
Sunlight: Morning/Afternoon ShadeGrowth Rate: MediumDrought Tolerance: Water regularly without allowing soil to dry out.
Full Size (WxH): Climbing/ViningIdeal Min Temp: 10'C (50'F)Min Temp Tolerated: 5'C (41'F)
Fruit Colour: Pink with Light Green scales and Dark Pink fleshHarvest: Spring-FallYear(s) to bear fruit: 2
Prop. Method: Cutting/Seed/TissueFertility: Self, better with 2nd variety & hand pollinationChill Hours Required: None
Description: Collected and introduced to Florida by Chris Rollins, director of the Redland fruit and spice park in Homestead, Florida. The fruit has an impressive appearance both inside and out, and has the flavour to back up its good looks. The fruit size ranges from 0.5-1.0 lbs and occur without cross or hand pollination. This variety would best be used as a fresh fruit dish or as a garnish. If available, the "8 in" size is an 8 inch diameter hanging basket.
HYLOCEREUS: EDGAR'S BABY
EDGAR'S BABY
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For Pre-order: 8 in - $27.65 || 2 Gal - $72.00
Sunlight: FullGrowth Rate: MediumDrought Tolerance: Water regularly without allowing soil to dry out.
Full Size (WxH): Climbing/ViningIdeal Min Temp: 10'C (50'F)Min Temp Tolerated: 5'C (41'F)
Fruit Colour: RedHarvest: Summer-FallYear(s) to bear fruit: 2
Prop. Method: Cutting/Seed/TissueFertility: Self, better with 2nd variety & hand pollinationChill Hours Required: None
Description: A result of careful breeding and selection. Its red round fruit features prominent scales, red flesh with a sweet and tangy taste, and edible, tiny, seeds. The red flesh contains a healthy natural antioxidant, lycopene. Similar in appearance to Orchid Cactus, the foliage requires a trellis for support. Flowering and fruiting begins when the vine reaches 4-5 feet, with the fruit ripening 4-5 weeks after flowering. Expect to harvest through the summer and fall seasons. If available, the "8 in" size is an 8 inch diameter hanging basket.
HYLOCEREUS: JOYNER RED
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For Pre-order: 8 in - $27.65 || 2 Gal - $70.56
Sunlight: Morning/Afternoon ShadeGrowth Rate: MediumDrought Tolerance: Water regularly without allowing soil to dry out.
Full Size (WxH): Climbing/ViningIdeal Min Temp: 10'C (50'F)Min Temp Tolerated: 5'C (41'F)
Fruit Colour: Pink with Light Green scales and White fleshHarvest: Spring-FallYear(s) to bear fruit: 2
Prop. Method: Cutting/Seed/TissueFertility: Self, better with 2nd variety & hand pollinationChill Hours Required: None
Description: Unique vining cactus plant growing in containers or in the ground. Typically requires support with posts or a surface to adhere to and climb on. Well drained soils are preferred. If available, the "8 in" size is an 8 inch diameter hanging basket.
HYLOCEREUS: RAINBOW
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For Pre-order: 8 in - $27.65
Sunlight: Morning/Afternoon ShadeGrowth Rate: MediumDrought Tolerance: Water regularly without allowing soil to dry out.
Full Size (WxH): Climbing/ViningIdeal Min Temp: 10'C (50'F)Min Temp Tolerated: 5'C (41'F)
Fruit Colour: Red with Yellow finsHarvest: Spring-FallYear(s) to bear fruit: 2
Prop. Method: Cutting/Seed/TissueFertility: Self, better with 2nd variety & hand pollinationChill Hours Required: None
Description: A special variety also called the rainbow lollipop. When the fruit is still on the plant, the colour of the skin is yellow/orange. But when the fruit ripens, the colour becomes red with yellow fins. The flesh is dark red. If available, the "8 in" size is an 8 inch diameter hanging basket.
HYLOCEREUS UNDATUS X POLYRHIZUS: HALLEY'S COMET
HALLEY'S COMET
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For Pre-order: 8 in - $27.65 || 2 Gal - $80.64
Sunlight: Morning/Afternoon ShadeGrowth Rate: SlowDrought Tolerance: Water regularly without allowing soil to dry out.
Full Size (WxH): Climbing/ViningIdeal Min Temp: 10'C (50'F)Min Temp Tolerated: 5'C (41'F)
Fruit Colour: Green finned with beautiful Purple fleshHarvest: Spring-FallYear(s) to bear fruit: 2
Prop. Method: Cutting/Seed/TissueFertility: Self, better with 2nd variety & hand pollinationChill Hours Required: None
Description: A hybrid of a white fleshed and red fleshed fruit. It is incredibly large, typically weighing 1.5-2.0 lbs. The fruit is slightly more rounded than the Physical Graffiti, and the fins are more abbreviated. In all other respects they are nearly identical. If available, the "8 in" size is an 8 inch diameter hanging basket.
SELENICEREUS: YELLOW DRAGON
YELLOW DRAGON
For Pre-order: 8 in - $27.65
Sunlight: FullGrowth Rate: SlowDrought Tolerance: Water regularly without allowing soil to dry out.
Full Size (WxH): Climbing/ViningIdeal Min Temp: 10'C (50'F)Min Temp Tolerated: 5'C (41'F)
Fruit Colour: YellowHarvest: Late Nov-FebYear(s) to bear fruit: 2
Prop. Method: Cutting/Seed/TissueFertility: Self, better with 2nd variety & hand pollinationChill Hours Required: None
Description: A slower growing, cactus-like plant with large white flowers. The thin lobed, white fleshed fruit are sweet and delicious; a BRIX rating of 19. Spines cover the yellow skin, but are easy to brush away. If available, the "8 in" size is an 8 inch diameter hanging basket.

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