🍎 Dragonfruit
Hylocereus undatus
fruits
Perennial
Cactaceae
☀️ Sun
Full sun
💧 Water
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
🗺️ Zones
10, 12
🧪 Soil pH
5.5, 7.0
🪴 Soil Type
Sandy loam, well-draining cactus mix
🚿 Drainage
Well-draining
📏 Spacing
3, 5 ft (on trellis)
📐 Height
10, 20 ft (climbing cactus)
⏱️ Maturity
365, 730 (1, 2 years from cutting)
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (8)
Repels pests, attracts pollinators
Nitrogen fixation benefits soil
Deters aphids and mites
Nematode suppression, pest deterrent
Ground cover, aphid trap crop IMPORTANT management caveat: without active management, nasturtiums can become a SOURCE of aphids that migrate to nearby crops. Either remove aphid-infested nasturtium plants promptly, or treat the trap crop itself to eliminate the aphid colony before it spreads. Strategic placement within 4-5 feet of protected crops is key.
General pest repellent
Provides partial shade for young plants
Attracts beneficial insects
⚠️ Keep Apart (2)
📝 Growing Notes
Epiphytic climbing cactus; needs sturdy trellis; night-blooming flowers pollinated by bats and moths; self-fertile varieties available.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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