Pitahaya 'Cosmic Charlie' – Pot 4" (6–18")

Pitahaya 'Cosmic Charlie'

Purple-fleshed pitahaya known for its rich and complex flavor. In a 4" pot, this vigorous variety produces thick, sturdy stems that readily climb a support, perfect for exotic fruit collectors in Canada.

• Flesh & flavour: purple flesh, sweet, juicy, with good aromatic intensity.
• Fruit skin: pink to red with green scales.
• Uses: table fruit, fruit salads, colorful smoothies.
• Pollination: compatible with several other pitahaya varieties; manual nighttime pollination often increases production.
• Format received: young rooted plant in a 4" (6–18") pot.

Care sheet – Culture in Canada

• Light: very bright in full, gentle sunlight; ideally a south-facing window, a greenhouse, or outdoors in summer (after the risk of frost).
• Watering: water thoroughly then allow the top third of the substrate to dry out before repeating; sensitive to excess water.
• Substrate: very well-draining cactus-type mix (with perlite or pumice stone) in a pot with a drainage hole.
• Fertilizer: Fertilize lightly every 3–4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced or cactus fertilizer.
• Temperature: optimal growth between 20 and 32 °C; bring indoors before 10–12 °C.
• Wintering: keep frost-free, relatively dry and very bright (cool room or greenhouse); significantly reduce watering.
• Support: provide a sturdy support or trellis, as the plant is a climbing vine.