How to Grow and Care for Night-blooming cactus

Yellow pitaya (Hylocereus megalanthus) is a cactus species native to northern South America. Yellow pitaya is considered easy to grow and fast-growing. This species grows best in full sunlight. Yellow pitaya grows some of the largest flowers of all cactus species. It is recognized for its distinctive yellow fruit, called yellow dragon fruit.

Dragon fruit berries are edible and have bright red skins and white pulp. A delicious tropical fruit, they also have a high nutritional value. Dragon fruit is a climbing plant with aerial roots and often climbs on tree trunks, abandoned walls, or boulders. It requires plenty of light but is easy to care for and can be planted in a yard.

Costa rican pitahaya is a sun-loving succulent cactus that prefers warm climates. It has a creeping habit, despite not being a true creeper, and likes to grow with the support of rock walls or other trees. Its fragrant, short-lived flower only blooms at night, attracting pollinator bats.