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White-Fleshed Pitahaya
Also known as: Dragon Fruit, Red Skin Dragon Fruit, Cinderella Plant, Moonlight Cactus, Strawberry Pear
White-Fleshed Pitahaya is best known for its strange, edible fruit with white flesh and red-and-green skin that looks like it came from a dragon. However, many people don't know that this "fruit tree" is a large, epiphytic cactus and the most-cultivated cactus species in the world. With its hanging segments and nocturnal star-shaped flowers, the entire plant looks quite otherworldly. In fact, in some places, it is truly "alien," escaping cultivation and becoming an invasive weed in the wild.
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Perennial
Lifespan
Succulent, Vine
Plant Type
Evergreen
Leaf type
20 - 38 ℃
Ideal Temperature
Summer, Fall
Growth Season

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Serpentine stems with wavy rib-like edges.
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Large nocturnal flowers with white petals and yellow stamens.
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Fruits with dragon-like scaled texture and sweet edible flesh.
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Smooth, fleshy leaves tapering to a point.
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Fleshy stem with three prominent wings and needle-like spines.
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Care Guide for White-Fleshed Pitahaya

Every 2 weeks
Water
Full sun
Sunlight
20 - 38 ℃
Ideal Temperature
Water: White-Fleshed Pitahaya thrives in tropical climates with high humidity and sporadic heavy rains, making it drought-tolerant yet favoring moisture. Water every two weeks to avoid over-saturation. Typically grown outdoors, white-Fleshed Pitahaya has a growth cycle influenced by seasonal rainfall patterns.
Fertilize: For white-Fleshed Pitahaya, use a succulents and cacti-specific fertilizer at a quarter-strength every 2-4 weeks during spring to autumn, reducing to every 6-8 weeks in winter. Water before fertilizing to prevent root burn and adjust frequency based on plant size and conditions.
Pruning: White-Fleshed Pitahaya requires minimal pruning. To promote healthy growth, remove withered flowers and branches, allowing the plant to allocate nutrients more efficiently.
Propagation: Propagation methods for white-Fleshed Pitahaya include division and grafting. To divide, cut branches and replant in soil for new shoots. For grafting, attach white-Fleshed Pitahaya to a rootstock, securing it for 1-2 weeks until they fuse. Then, the rope can be removed.
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