Yellow Pitaya Live Plant | Selenicereus megalanthus Dragon Fruit Cactus Starter Plant

Yellow Pitaya, botanically known as Selenicereus megalanthus, is an exotic dragon fruit cactus prized for its sweet, yellow-skinned fruit and night-blooming flowers. This climbing cactus produces triangular green stems that can be trained onto a trellis or allowed to trail from a hanging basket, making it an eye-catching addition to a patio, greenhouse, or indoor plant collection. The large, fragrant white flowers open at night and are followed by yellow dragon fruit with white, mildly sweet flesh.

This starter plant is a great choice for gardeners who want to grow their own tropical fruit or add a unique cactus to their collection. It performs well in warm, frost-free conditions and can be grown outdoors in suitable climates or in containers that are brought indoors during cold weather.

Plant Features

• Produces yellow-skinned dragon fruit with sweet white flesh
• Night-blooming, fragrant white flowers
• Climbing or trailing cactus with triangular green stems
• Well suited to containers, trellises, and hanging baskets
• Exotic tropical fruit plant for warm climates and greenhouses

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Selenicereus megalanthus
• Plant Type: Tropical climbing cactus
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or cactus mix
• Water Requirements: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Growth Habit: Climbing or trailing
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 to 11
• Bloom Season: Warm months, often spring to fall

Planting & Care

Plant your Yellow Pitaya starter in a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. Choose a location with bright light and provide a trellis, post, or other support for the stems to climb. Water thoroughly when the top inch or two of soil feels dry, and reduce watering in cooler months. In frost-prone areas, grow in a container and move indoors before temperatures drop below freezing.

Feed lightly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Prune to shape and remove damaged growth as needed. With proper care, this cactus can develop into a productive fruiting plant over time.

What's Included

One Yellow Pitaya live starter plant (Selenicereus megalanthus).