Zamorano – Hylocereus Polyrhizus X

Native to: Honduras

Size: 4-40+ feet

Sun: Full to Part Sun
Hardiness: Around 30 degrees
Water: medium (2-3 times weekly during dry months when established)
Flowers: white, short bloom duration (at night)
Attracts: Nectar eating creatures
Pests: Argentine Ants observed (Using Neem Oil on new growth)
Other Information:
Zamorano Dragon Fruit is a Hylocereus polyrhizus hybrid that is native to Honduras. It is a variety collected from the agriculture university and this is where it received its name. This variety is a small to medium-sized fruit typically weighing .75 to 1 pound. The skin of the fruit is red with dark green fins. The flesh is crimson red and has a sweet mild flavor. This fruit is great eaten fresh, in jams, as a garnish, or even juiced in drinks. Check out our Pinterest page for other great uses of this variety. This variety will set fruit on its own, making it a great choice for the beginner. Flowers are night blooming and are quite huge, over 14 inches across. Stems are a darker green three sided growth with medium sized spines. The plant overall is reliable with plenty of flowers but is a slow grower. This variety was acquired from a grower in Vista, California (Credit to Spicy Exotics)