{"product_id":"yellow-pitaya-live-plant-selenicereus-megalanthus-dragon-fruit-cactus-starter-plant","title":"Yellow Pitaya Live Plant | Selenicereus megalanthus Dragon Fruit Cactus Starter Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eYellow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces yellow-skinned dragon fruit with sweet white flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNight-blooming, fragrant white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimbing or trailing cactus with triangular green stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited to containers, trellises, and hanging baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExotic tropical fruit plant for warm climates and greenhouses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selenicereus megalanthus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical climbing cactus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, sandy or cactus mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing or trailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm months, often spring to fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Yellow Pitaya live starter plant (Selenicereus megalanthus).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739753218358,"sku":"EDNA-203","price":54.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8122879563_syht.jpg?v=1792115105","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/yellow-pitaya-live-plant-selenicereus-megalanthus-dragon-fruit-cactus-starter-plant","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}