One of the many columnar cactus fruits know by the name pitaya. Native to the Mexican state of Jalisco, these fruits are treasured locally for their rich, juicy and delicious sweet taste. They even have festivals for pitaya fruits throughout Mexico. Everyone has their favorite tasting color. The purple type has a special refreshing fruitiness reminding one of berries. The cactus is cold hardy to just above freezing but that’s also assuming the soil is dry in the winter, which is ideal. These rainbow pitayas are truly a legendary fruit. And  are quicking gaining popularity as high value plant.