Neon pink 3–5" fruit looks like a dragon egg with green-tipped tentacles. The white interior is speckled throughout with tiny, crunchy black seeds. The taste resembles a mix of pear, kiwi, and watermelon.
Also known as pitaya and many other names such as strawberry pear, Honolulu queen, moonlight cactus, Cinderella plant, and Belle of the night. Native to southern Mexico and Central America, dragon fruit needs a large, deep pot with very well-draining soil and a sturdy pole to climb on. Keep indoors when it’s too cold or too hot outdoors and give it bright light and watering about every two weeks. A useful article.
Climbing succulent with sprawling three-sided stems that will require support for aerial roots to cling to. Dramatically showy 12" flowers have a white bell of inner petals with a large yellow center. They bloom at night with a sweet fragrance for attracting pollinators like bats and moths. Fast-growing, but can take several years to bloom or fruit. Previously Hylocereus.