Hylocereus Species, Costa Rican Night Blooming Cactus, Purple Dragon Fruit, Strawberry Pear Cactus (Hylocereus costaricensis)
climbing up a Canary Island Date palm in Huntington Gardens, southern California, full sun
southern California
Day before blooming
Taken early the following morning
Photo courtesy of and copyright of Armella Maria Pratt from Hervey Bay, Queensland
Photo courtesy of and copyright of Armella Maria Pratt from Hervey Bay, Queensland
Photo courtesy of and copyright of Armella Maria Pratt from Hervey Bay, Queensland
Photo courtesy of and copyright of Armella Maria Pratt from Hervey Bay, Queensland
One of many dinner plate sized blooms.
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Hylocereus Species, Costa Rican Night Blooming Cactus, Purple Dragon Fruit, Strawberry Pear Cactus
Hylocereus costaricensis
| Type: | Perennials, Vines and Climbers, Cactus and Succulents, Epiphytes |
| Height: | 6-40 ft. | 1.8-12 m |
| Conditions: | Zone 10-11, Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade |