Dragon fruit cactus

Keep reading to learn more about the strange-looking but curiously cool dragon fruit tree, a member of the cactus family.

Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya or pitayaha, is an amazing fruit produced by a cactus. Contrary to its name, dragon fruit care is actually not like most cacti. It prefers nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, plenty of space, and a decent (but not overwhelming) amount of sun. Dragon fruit is often used in jams, ice cream, fruit juices, and wine.The flowers of this plant are unique; in fact, they are one of the largest flowers in the world. The reason they are so unique is not their size; it's…

Keep reading to learn more about the strange-looking but curiously cool dragon fruit tree, a member of the cactus family.

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Since getting this one to fruit would probably take a few years i thought i would stop at 4 months. Will put it in a light spot at home and see how big it wi...

To support a small dragon fruit plant, you can use some supporting bamboo sticks so they won't fall over. For bigger dragon fruit trees, people build cement, plastic, or cedar trellis to hook up to 4 plants on each side. A tomato cage can also work. If you want to see some more ideas, let's check them out below: Supporting Small Dragon Fruit Plants To support small dragon fruit plants, you can use bamboo sticks. Bamboo has incredible strength & flexibility to support the plant. If you

In sunny locations, dragon fruit cactus (Hylocereus undatus) bears fruit even indoors. Learn how to care for dragon fruit cactus as a houseplant.

Let's see some soil that works well for dragon fruit plants and others that may not. Firstly, Not Too Much Sand Sand, although well-draining, does not hold onto minerals like Ca, Mg, K very well. It is quite neutral & a flush of water may also flush out the good bits

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Days from Seed to Maturity: 5-7 years from seed to fruit. 1-3 years from propagated cuttings to fruit bearing stage. Lifespan: Perennial. 20-30 yrs. Outdoor Planting Zones: 10-11 Pruning: Prune during summer. Clip away any dead or rotting areas of the plant. Light: Full sun. Soil: Well drained. Indoor Planting: Water: Do not over water. Keep soil well drained. Food: Feed with a basic Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food, such as Miracle-Gro, that has a NPK of 24-8-6, or your favorite well…