Hylocereus costaricensis {Red Dragon Fruit}

The Red Dragon Fruit is a stunning and versatile climbing cactus, prized for its vivid red skin and vibrant red, sweet flesh. This striking plant not only produces delicious fruit but also adds a tropical touch to any garden. Flowering at night, it showcases beautiful, fragrant white blooms, often followed by heavy crops of fruits ripening in summer and autumn. Its self-pollinating nature ensures that a single plant can yield abundant harvests. Perfect for planting in the ground or as a unique pot specimen.

Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Ideal for tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate climates. Protect from frost.
Size: Height 2–3m (with support) x width 1m.