Hylocereus undatus, Dragon fruit, Pitaya trees

Hylocereus undatus is native to Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, and has been introduced and cultivated in countries such as China, Bangladesh, Brazil, and Vietnam; Commonly cultivated in various parts of China, it is wild in Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan, Taiwan, and Guangxi. It is an epiphytic cactus species found in tropical forests, mainly growing in tropical biotic communities with seasonal drought. Not cold resistant, suitable for growing in slightly acidic soils with good drainage, loose and fertile soil, and rich humus.

Pitaya's berries have a sweet and juicy taste, and their flowers can also be used as vegetables. Pitaya trees are commonly used for greening walls, fences, etc., or as potted plants for indoor spaces such as bedrooms, windowsills, balconies, etc; It can also be used as a rootstock for other ornamental cacti.