YELLOW PITAYA WHITE PULP - 9FE12-
A very rare variety, sought after by collectors.
A plant native to Peru, whose cultivation is rapidly spreading to countries like Israel and Vietnam, but some plantings are also beginning to develop in southern Italy. In Sicily, two or three crops can be obtained per year. It is also called dragon fruit due to its particular fruit shape.
To ensure fertilization, two different varieties must be purchased.
The pitaya flowers at night; without the presence of nocturnal insects, it is necessary to manually pollinate the two varieties using a brush.
The pitaya is sold in PAP packs: ready to plant. The root system, including the soil, is protected by a transparent bag.
Description
Description
The Pitaya (Hylocereus spp.), known as Dragon Fruit, is a perennial plant belonging to the Cactaceae family. It develops with fleshy, angular stems, equipped with aerial roots that allow it to attach itself to vertical supports. Growth is rapid and requires support for proper development.
Flowering occurs in summer: the flowers are large, white, and fragrant, opening at night and lasting only a few hours. Pollination can occur naturally, but in cultivation, it is often facilitated by hand to increase production.
The fruits, commonly known as Dragon Fruit, have colorful skin (pink, red, or yellow) and white or red flesh dotted with small black seeds. They are rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Hylocereus undatus / Hylocereus costaricensis (varieties available)
- Family: Cactaceae
- Growth habit: climbing, semi-scaling
- Height: up to 3 meters in open ground with support
- Flowering: summer, large, nocturnal flowers Dimensions
- Fruiting: late summer – autumn
- Fruit type: oval berry, 300-800 g
- Flesh: white or red with edible seeds
- Cold hardiness: minimum +5°C, ideal above 15°C
Cultivation
- Climate: prefers temperatures between 18°C and 30°C, does not tolerate frost.
- Exposure: Sunny or bright partial shade.
- Soil: Well-drained, slightly sandy or rich in organic matter.
- Watering: Moderate, reduced in the colder months; Avoid waterlogging.
- Pruning: Recommended to contain growth and stimulate fruiting.
- Pot cultivation: Requires large containers and vertical supports.
Photo 2 shows a pitaya plant. Photo: Vmenkov / Wikimedia Commons – License CC BY-SA 3.0
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