Kaiping Pitaya

Kaiping Pitaya

　　Kaiping Pitaya – A Famous, Special, and High-Quality New Agricultural Product of Jiangmen City

　　Pitaya trees belong to the genus Hylocereus of the cactus family and are native to tropical desert regions of Central and South America such as Brazil and Mexico, making them typical tropical plants. Pitayas were first introduced to Taiwan from Southeast Asia, then improved and further introduced to Hainan Province and southern mainland regions including Guangxi and Guangdong for cultivation. The fruit is named for its fleshy, dragon-like scales. When its smooth, large flowers bloom, they emit a fragrant aroma, and when grown as potted plants, they bring a sense of good fortune, hence they are also known as the "Lucky Fruit."