Hylocereus undatus

My dragon fruit cactus has climbed nearly 15 feet high in this pine tree. It just keeps on going😃 #lookingup #dragonfruitcatctus #pinetree #climber

@gjones I have no idea how tall they can grow. It just seems to like the sky😊

Jack and the beanstalk came to my brain 😂. I don't know if that means anything to you 🤔

It rooted to the tree?

#wow

😮😍👏

@heatherdirtyhands Yes it has attached itself to the tree with roots😃

I had no idea that they would climb!!!

And this morning it is already dying off. Crazy it only lasts 1 night. Last pic of it I swear😊 #dragonfruitcactus #nightbloomer

Now hopefully you’ll get some fruit. 😁🌞

@sunlovin That would be exciting. I've never tried the fruit before😋

This one is supposed to be self pollinating so maybe you have a chance for fruit. If it is the variety you posted. Don’t take the flower off. 🤔🌞

Oh no, what a shame 😳

The center of this beautiful bloom😃 #dragonfruitcactus #nightbloomer

A side view😃 #dragonfruitcactus #nightbloomer

@gjones Thank you😃Had to use the flash on my cellphone camera.

This was last night around 11pm😱I was so excited to see it open. It was so big and beautiful. Only my second flower ever😃 #dragonfruitcactus #nightbloomer

Beautiful!!

@gjones @Mimi58 Thank you both😃It would be awesome if it lasted just a little longer.

This was yesterday afternoon #dragonfruitcactus

This flower should bloom in the next few nights😃 #anticipation #nightbloomer #dragonfruitcactus

I have been wanting one of these! 😍 So excited for you!!!

Super easy to grow from seed @rosechilders101. Ive grown them from the ones they sell at the grocery store. I would be happy to send u some seeds if u wanna try and grow some.

@rosechilders101 @gjones @txgardener This is only the second flower bud I have had. A family friend gave me a cutting a couple years ago and it has grown like mad😊

I have one i bought a couple years ago that was a cutting. Mine hasnt bloomed for me yet. It must be happy with your care. 😊

@txgardener Poor thing has even had to be transplanted because the original tree it was attached to rotted and had to be removed🤣

Well looks like it still loves ya. lol

@txgardener that is so nice of you to offer! I won't say no!!

Sure Thing @rosechilders101 heres my email address kdrichardson0917@gmail.com

Another fast growing flower bud😃 #dragonfruitcactus #nightbloomer

I hope mine bloom this year

@anitagipsongreenwell It's taken a good 2 years to finally bloom. I've only had 1 flower so far😃

Climbing and attaching to the Pine tree. It's a good 7 feet high now😃 #dragonfruitcactus

@gjones Thank you😃

This was earlier today😃 #fragrant #birthdaysurprise #juneblooms #dragonfruitcactus

@cowdenkyle Happy Birthday! That's an awesome present 😍

@Dragon_Warrior Right on time. Thank you😃

Amazing! I see where it gets it's name! Super cool! Congrats!!! 🤩

@shinygarden584 Thanks so much😄

Tonight I was super surprised to see my Dragon Fruit Cactus has bloomed😃The flower is massive and super #fragrant #birthdaysurprise #juneblooms #dragonfruitcactus #bestofjune

Wow 💕

@Dragon_Warrior Thank you😊

Beautiful 🤗

@godfreye Thank you😃

I’ll bet!😍🌞

@gjones Thanks so much😃

Tonight I was super surprised to see my Dragon Fruit Cactus has bloomed😃The flower is massive and super #fragrant #birthdaysurprise #juneblooms #dragonfruitcactus #bestofjune

😍💕😍🌞

@sunlovin Isn't it a beauty😃

This flower bud is getting huge😃 #dragonfruit

#wildlifewednesday #ants

Just as long as they don't get in your pants 👖🐜🐜

@midnightgardener 🤣🤣🤣

The ants are enjoying this flower bud today😃 #dragonfruitcactus #ants

Does anyone know if this is the start of a fruit or a flower bud? It looks like it's blowing a kiss😘 #dragonfruitcactus

Idk..but, that's pretty amazing😁photo

@crabby58 Thanks Thelma😊Hoping for a pretty flower🤞

Definitely looks like a flower bud. How exciting! How long have you had your plant? @cowdenkyle

@rudester1 Very exciting😃I was given a small piece about 2 years ago from a friend.

Seems to be enjoying the pine tree🌵 #dragonfruitcactus

Milkweed Assassin Bug #wildlifewednesday

Oh no, one to squish then 😳💚💚

@midnightgardener They are actually beneficial because they eat other bugs and pests in the garden🐜 So no squishing for this one😆

@cowdenkyle Ah, I see what you mean. Yes, silly me, he's the sas of bug world 💚💚😃

A few months back I had to remove this from a rotten tree that fell over. I used twine and attached to a pine tree and there is finally new growth🌵🌵🌵 #newgrowth

Is dragon fruit cactus an epiphyte then, or does it just need an incredibly strong trellis?

@emch just something strong enough to climb. It has lots of roots that attach to the tree, but it gets its nutrients from the soil😀