The heatwave of July fried the flowers – which are among the largest, up to 12 inches across, in the plant world – before they could turn into fruit, but soon thereafter more flowers appeared.

Able to climb up to 30 feet high on trees, rocks and walls using aerial roots, the dragon fruit cactus branches at both ground level and along its stems. Provide full or part-day sun and well ...

Propagation of a dragon fruit cactus plant is easy. Making cuts at a 45 degree angle, detach 6- to 12-inch segments from year-old growth. Dip the bottom ends of the cut segments in rooting hormone ...

Dragon fruit is low-calorie, high fiber, and so tasty -- the perfect smoothie ingredient! If you haven't had it, give this ...

Several species in the Hylocereus genus of the cactus family produce lovely flowers and delicious fruit. Commonly known as dragon fruit, these plants can be grown as an ornamental plant as well as ...

Dragon fruit: The name alone is ... While you may not initially equate “cactus” with “edible,” the dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, ... Dragon fruit flowers are also a treat, ...

All dragon fruits are in the Cactaceae family. Like other cactus, they have fleshy stems and sharp spines and do best in hot, dry climates. Of the 110 genera and 1650 species of Cactaceae, all but ...

"Dragon fruit is a very unique tropical cactus that is being grown around the world now," said Kevin. ... Kevin told me how the flowers on this mysterious cactus only bloom at night.

The flower bracts on the outside of the fruit reminded the people of dragon scales, hence the name: dragon fruit. San Diego County has a long history with pitajaya.

Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month she and her staff share their knowledge with readers. Q: When I took a tour of the Ruth ...

Dragon fruit, also known as Honolulu Queen, belongs to the cactus species. Grown on the Hylocereus cactus, the flowers of a Dragon fruit bloom only at night.