Natural Mystic – H. polyrhizus X H. undatus

Native to: Central America

• Size: 3-20 feet
• Sun: full to Full to part sun
• Hardiness: Around 30 degrees
• Water: Low-medium (1-6 times weekly during dry months when established)
• Flowers: white, short bloom duration (at night?)
• Attracts: Nectar eating creatures
• Pests: Argentine Ants
• Other Information: Thrive in S.E. Asia climates. Natural Mystic Dragon Fruit is a hybrid variety that comes from Hylocereus polyrhizus and Hylocereus undatus. This variety was introduced to Florida by import from Thailand where it is grown small scale commercially in Homestead.

Great Links to learn more:

• https://www.spicyexotics.com/product/natural-mystic/
• https://calpolypomonanursery.com/natural-mystic-dragon-fruit/
• https://www.floridahillnursery.com/natural-mystic-dragon-fruit-vine-plant-pitaya-hylocereus-p-447