Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus ocamponis): A Night-Blooming, Fruit-Bearing Cactus

Hylocereus ocamponis, a species of Dragon Fruit or Pitahaya, is a climbing, epiphytic cactus with long, three-angled, green stems that produce aerial roots. It produces enormous, fragrant, nocturnal, white flowers that can be 12+ inches across. These are followed by the well-known red-skinned, white-fleshed edible fruit (dragon fruit). This tropical cactus needs support, warmth, and humidity to thrive and fruit.