Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Hylocereus (hy-loh-KER-ee-us) (Info) Species: polyrhizus (pol-ee-RY-zus) (Info) Cultivar: American Beauty
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Category: Edible Fruits and Nuts Vines and Climbers Cactus and Succulents Epiphytes
Height: 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color: White/Near White
Bloom Time: Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Succulent
Other details: Flowers are fragrant Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: From woody stem cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting: Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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