Queen of the Night (Epiphyllum)
Cacti & Succulents at Desert Horizon Nursery · Queen Creek Queen of the Nightin Queen Creek Epiphyllum oxypetalum, the night-blooming orchid cactus. Flat, strap-like stems and enormous fragrant white flowers that open after dark and collapse by morning. A shade plant for a covered patio or a bright room. Get Directions See What We Carry […]
Rat Tail Cactus
Cacti & Succulents at Desert Horizon Nursery · Queen Creek Rat Tail Cactusin Queen Creek Aporocactus flagelliformis — pencil-thin spiny stems that trail three feet from a hanging basket and cover themselves in magenta flowers in spring. A basket cactus for a covered patio or bright window. Get Directions See What We Carry Open 7 […]
Dragon Fruit Cactus
A tropical climbing cactus (Selenicereus spp., formerly Hylocereus) with fleshy, three-angled stems, spectacular night-blooming flowers, and edible dragon fruit; requires protection from Phoenix’s intense sun and winter freezes. Special Features Edible fruit with white, red, or purple flesh depending on variety; large fragrant nocturnal flowers; aerial roots attach stems to supports. Problems & Solutions Intense […]
Edgars Red Dragon Fruit
Edgar’s Red is a climbing tropical cactus grown for red-skinned dragon fruit with red to magenta flesh. Often sold as Selenicereus undatus, its exact species or hybrid parentage may vary by supplier. Special Features Edible red-fleshed fruit, spectacular night-blooming flowers, and aerial roots that attach to supports. More moisture-loving than desert cacti. Problems & Solutions […]
Skinny Yellow Dragonfruit
A tropical climbing cactus grown for spiny yellow fruit with translucent white flesh, black seeds, and exceptionally sweet flavor. Hylocereus megalanthus is now generally classified as Selenicereus megalanthus. Special Features Very sweet edible fruit; spectacular night-blooming flowers; suitable for large containers and vertical training. Less tolerant of Phoenix’s exposed desert conditions than typical landscape cacti. […]
Vietnamese Dragon Fruit
A tropical climbing cactus, Selenicereus undatus, with three-sided green stems and red-skinned, white-fleshed dragon fruit. Requires protection from Phoenix’s intense afternoon sun and winter freezes. Special Features Edible white-fleshed fruit with tiny black seeds; spectacular fragrant flowers; well suited to productive container gardens with strong support. Problems & Solutions Intense sun causes stem scorch (provide […]
White Dragon Fruit
A tropical climbing cactus with three-sided green stems, spectacular night-blooming flowers, and pink-red fruit containing mildly sweet white flesh speckled with edible black seeds. Special Features Edible white-fleshed fruit, fragrant nocturnal flowers, and dramatic cascading stems. Well suited to supported container culture with protection from Phoenix heat and winter frost. Problems & Solutions Intense sun […]