HYLOCERERUS UNDATUS
is a red skinned climbing cactus that has received world-wide recognition as an ornamental plant for its large,flowers.
It produces fruit of 1 kg or more and has a light melon-like
taste. The colour of the skin is a beautiful bright red, with
translucent white flesh and tiny black seeds. The species is easily
recognisable by the triangular cross-section of its stem and minimal
spines.
You must try one of these( like I did )before you buy a plant.
At $14 a kilo I did not share it.
It reminded me a bit like KIWI FRUIT as I sat on the patio with my chilled Dragon Fruit in one hand and a spoon in the other.
I just HAD to grow one of these plants so I kept some of the tiny little seeds and after 5 years I finally have a good size plant which is trying to go places I never imagined... like up the side of our garden shed.
Since visiting this website I quickly took mine off the shed and found a better support.
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before and after
ON OFFER IS ONE GOOD SIZE PIECE ....
Taken from my main plant.
This is a picture from the web site showing you the best way to grow these.
MY NOTES
FEATURES: Fast-growing climbing cacti which produce large, stunning, white and yellow fragrant flowers at night in summer to autumn, followed by decorative & tasty fruit. Fruit flesh is red or white depending on species. Contains small black edible seeds. Self-pollinating.
USES: Fruit flesh is delicious to eat fresh and chilled, and is lovely with lemon or lime juice or with ice cream. Use pulp in jams or as a base for drinks. The colour and shape of the fruit make them a most attractive
CONDITIONS: Perfoms well in temperate to tropical climates. Tolerates light frosts when mature but needs protection when young. Best in a sunny position away from strong wind but also grows in partiai shade. Train to climb on a trellis, post or other support structure. Grows in wide range of welldrained soil types high in organic matter. Avoid excessive humidity and soil moisture. Dryness in summer will induce flowering but watering during fruit development is helpful. Plant with minimum of root disturbance and ensure top of potting mix Is at ground level. Water in well at planting, every few days for the first 2 weeks, then as required. Fertilise a month after planting then lightly every 3 months with a balanced fertiliser.
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