Xerophyte

Description

Hylocereus undatusSN|7429]]SN|7429]] is a sprawling or vining, terrestrial or epiphytic cactus. They climb by use of aerial roots and can reach a height 10 meters or more growing on rocks and trees. They are very variable and closely related to Selenicereus.

Flowers

Flowers are ornate, fragrant and beautiful 25-35 cm long by 30 cm across , white with green outer tepals and bracts.

Blooming Season

It bloom only at night, and usually the flower last just one night, in tropical climate the plants can have up to 4-6 flowering/fruiting cycles per year. In temperate climate they bloom In late spring to early summer

Spines

1 to 3(- 5) conical spines up to 1 cm long (but usually about 2-3 mm long).

Stem

Green 3-winged, from a few cm up to 5 m long (in mature plants), 4 to 7.5 cm margins undulate and horny wide with wings that are 2,5 to 5 cm wide.

Fruits

If pollinated the Hylocereus produce edible red fruits with white pulpa up to 12 cm long.

Areoles

about 4.5 cm apart.