This cactus is known by many names, including Hylocereus triangularis, night-blooming cereus, queen of the night, and selenicereus triangularis. It is a succulent that grows in hot, dry climates. The triangularis cactus can reach heights of up to 20 feet and has large, showy flowers that open at night.
It is a popular ornamental plant and can be found in gardens around the world. The plant’s flowers open at night, and they are very fragrant. The plant produces small fruits that contain the seeds.
Description
Cactus triangularis is a cactus with a triangular stem and long, sharp spines. This succulent plant grows in the Sonoran Desert of the United States, central and western Texas, Mexico and in other parts of our planet. The plant is used for food by the Native Americans, and its fruit can be eaten or made into a wine.
As we say, it is a columnar dragon fruit that can reach heights of up to 20 feet. It has a green stem and 10 to 20 thin, sharp spines that extend from the stem. The spines are only about 1.5 inches (4 centimeters) long and are more like thin needles than true spines. Cereus triangularis is an erect, green columnar cactus with a yellow, woody base. It is found in sandy soil and grows on rock outcroppings. It can also be found in mixed plant communities.
Yellow pitaya, or the tri-angled cereus, is a species of cactus that grows in North America. It is unusual because it has three closely spaced stems that form an equilateral triangle. The plant can grow to be up to two feet tall and has spiny leaves and purple flowers.
Uses
This cactus, also known as the night-blooming cereus, has a variety of medicinal uses. The fruit can be eaten to treat diarrhea, and the juice from the fruit has been used to treat ear infections. The root can be boiled and used as a laxative, and the plant can be boiled and used as a treatment for skin infections. It has been used by Native Americans for centuries to treat a variety of medical issues, food and as a source of water.
Safety: Cereus triangularis is generally safe, but may cause some adverse effects.
Flowers
Cereus triangularis is a cactus that blooms with large, white flowers that are fragrant. The flowers are triangular and have a yellow center. Cereus triangularis is native to South America and can be found in the wild growing on hillsides and in rocky areas. The flower is about the size of a golf ball, has three petals, and is often found growing in clusters on spiny branches. Flowers can only be seen at night. The flowers are pollinated by bats, and the fruit is eaten by animals.
Fruit
The fruit of this cactus is yellow and edible. The fruit has a sweet, tart flavor and can be eaten raw or used in recipes.
When yellow pitahaya fruit is picked, it tends to go bad quickly. The postharvest quality of the yellow pitahaya in storage was studied to find the best way to keep it fresh for as long as possible. This was done by combining the temperature with two levels: A1 (ambient) 164 oC and HR of 79 percent and A2 (cold) 62 oC and HR of 72-92 percent, and the physiological state with three levels: B1 tender fruit (15–25% yellow), B2 pinton fruit (75-90 percent yellow).
The physical and chemical properties were tested for up to 26 days and measured twice a week: weight loss (PP), total soluble solids (SST), hydrogen potential (pH), acidity titulable (AT), and maturity index (MI). A Tukey average test (p0.05) was used to compare the different variables.
There were no big differences between the treatments in PP (13.5 percent to the environment and 9.3 percent in the cold on average) and SST (18.8 average to the environment and 18.6 average in the cold).
The fruits of pitahaya stored in the cold and in a mature pintona state had a lower pH (4.77), and there was a difference between the treatments for the environment and the cold. The treatment had a higher AT of 3.02, and there was a difference between factor A and B. The treatment had the lowest MI on day 0 with 8.93, and it reached 20.20 after 26 days
Conclusion
Cereus triangularis is a cactus found in the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. It is an important part of the desert ecosystem, providing food and shelter for animals and birds. The flowers are pollinated by bats. It also makes a great houseplant. The fruits are eaten by many animals, including coyotes, deer, javelinas, and roadrunners. C. triangularis is also used by humans for food, medicine and as a source of water in the desert. It’s a fascinating cactus that has many uses!
