Yellow Dragon Fruit

Hylocereus megalanthus, Cactaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerTrellisPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

seaside clerodendrumClerodendrum inerme

Pollinator Sharing

Forbes' CereusCereus forbesii

Pollinator Sharing

CohobaPiptadenia peregrina

Physical SupportNitrogen Fixation

White-stem WattleAcacia grevillei

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Needle-leaf Rose CactusPereskia sacharosa

Climbing cacti competing for support structures and light in their native habitats

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionVertical GrowingShade CreationErosion Control

Edible Parts

FruitsYoung Stems

Medicinal Uses

AntioxidantDigestive AidBlood Sugar Regulation

Common Questions

What zones does Yellow Dragon Fruit grow in?

Yellow Dragon Fruit grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Yellow Dragon Fruit?

Good companions for Yellow Dragon Fruit include seaside clerodendrum, Forbes' Cereus, Cohoba, White-stem Wattle.

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