Dragon Fruit Yellow Skin White interior
Hylocereus megalanthus 
 
This versatile, fun to grow plant, could be considered a tropical cactus. Several fruit varieties exist but this variety will produce a waxy Yellow skin with a juicy white inside. Also known as pitaya or orchid cactus, this plant is actually a vining succulent, producing exquisite large white blooms that burst forth only at night. Grows perfectly as a container plant as well as in a greenhouse environment. Hardy from zone 9 as an outdoor standard. Growers like to let hang or trellis. 
 
Fun Facts:
	
Fruit is high in Vitamin C and B
	
Dragon Fruit can be juiced, dried or used in juice blends
	
Some stores carry dragon fruit juice
	
The plant was grown extensively during the time of the Aztec empire
	
It had become un-noticed until today and has become a leading export of Vietnam
	
Many companies now have interest in this fruit, like Snapple and Tropicana
	
The plant can be grown in sun or shade
	
 
Plant Care: Grow in full light, water freely during growing season, sparingly in winter and feed once a month. Grow in a standard potting mix. Transplant when large enough to handle into pots. Prefers fertile, well-drained soils, but can survive on most soils. Keep humid if in dry conditions by occasional misting. Cannot tolerate outdoor temperatures below 35 degrees. Zone 9-12 for standard growing outdoors.
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