Common Name: Pitaya

General Information

Disocactus crenatus is a succulent, evergreen perennial plant, often growing as a large vine, climbing over medium-sized trees[].
The edible fruits are gathered from the wild and are often highly prized within the plants native range[]. They can sometimes be found for sale in local markets[, ]. The plant is commonly grown as an ornamental[].
Disocactus crenatus is widespread and common, and there are no major threats. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2017)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

Central America - Panama, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize, north to central Mexico.

Habitat

Tropical moist or wet forest, sometimes in oak forest, at elevations from sea level to 1,750 metres[, ].

Properties

Conservation Status	Least Concern
Edibility Rating
Habit	Evergreen Climber
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Disocactus crenatus is a plant of the moist tropics, it requires a mean minimum temperature no lower than 12°c and is not frost tolerant.
The species is a strict epiphyte[]. It requires a high humidity, a position that is shaded during the hottest part of the day and a pH lower than 6[].
Requires a moist but well-drained soil. Plants succeed in full sun and in light shade.

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. The fruits are large, handsomely coloured, and full of deliciously flavoured pulp[, ]. They are very good to eat, and much prized locally[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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