Dragon Fruit Plant ‘American Beauty’ (Hylocereus guatemalensis hybrid)

Name: Dragon Fruit Plant ‘American Beauty’ (Hylocereus guatemalensis hybrid)
Brand: Logee's Greenhouses
SKU: S7976-4
Price: 24.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

SKU: S7976-4

4" Pot Size

Closely related to Orchid Cactus (epiphyllum), Dragon Fruit has fragrant flowers that bloom at night and close by morning. ‘American Beauty’s’ huge flowers are impressive in size, up to 10-16” wide. Depending on temperature and light, it can have multiple bloom cycles during the warm months of the year – up to 3 to 4 fruiting cycles once the plant is mature. The round, reddish-orange fruit has green scales and red inner flesh with edible black seeds. The fruits range in size ½ to 1 pound each and they are delicious when eaten fresh or made into juice or smoothies. This exotic fruit is commonly grown in southern zones but it can be fruited in a 7-10 gallon pot in the north. Grow on a strong support to develop a central trunk or simply elevate the pot and let it branch over the container.

Full Sun

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Amazing plant

I purchased my plant in April and so far (5 months) it has doubled in size. Very easy to care for if you follow the directions sent with the plant. It may require staking if you want it more upright, but that is simple enough to do. Looking forward to fruits!

Holy cow

If I could give this more stars, I would. It arrived in great shape and is joining an Edgar's Baby purchased from Logee's a few years back, which just bloomed last night. Watching a dragon fruit flower bloom is an indescribable treat and I highly recomend it. (MA zone 7)