Hylocereus undatus

Hylocereus undatus

Hylocereus undatus is a tropical, climbing cactus with fleshy, three-ribbed stems and an ornamental habit, native to Central America.

It reaches up to 6–10 m in length.

The leaves are large, heart-shaped or elliptical, and roundish.

The stems are long, thick, fleshy, triangular or three-ribbed, often with small thorns; the plant clings to supports as a vine or hangs from pots.

The flowers are very large, white, fragrant, bloom at night and last only one night.

The fruits have pink or red skin, white flesh inside with small, black, edible seeds.

Hylocereus undatus prefers well-drained soil. It prefers a sunny location.