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Plant Specifications
| Plant Height |
12 inch (30 cm) |
| Plant Spread |
4 inch (10 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name |
Dragon fruit, pitaya, pitahaya, Night-blooming Cereus, king of the night, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant |
| Maximum Reachable Height |
up to 5 – 9 inches. |
| Flower Colour |
White. |
| Bloom Time |
May to June |
| Difficulty Level |
Easy to grow. |
Planting And Care
Refer our Garden Guide for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening.
Sunlight
- Keep the plant outdoor in natural bright light.
- Protect the Dragon Fruit Plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.
Soil
- The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
- During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Re-potting
- When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
- Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
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Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
- Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.
Donts
- Do not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
Dragon Fruit Care
- Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
| Sunlight |
- More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day.
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| Watering |
- Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
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| Soil |
- The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.
- Grow well in pH range of 5.5 to 7
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| Temperature |
10 to 30 degrees C. |
| Fertilizer |
- During the main growing season (July-Sep) feed the plant with organic fertilizer.
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| Harvest Season |
Once the color of the fruit has changed from green to yellow or red, then it is ready to harvest. |
Dragon Fruit Uses
Medicinal Use:
- Dragon fruit is one of the good sources of Magnesium
- It is loaded With fiber
- Dragon fruit strengthens your immune system
- Note- Please consults your health advisor before application or consuming of plants or plant parts
Culinary Use:
- It is used for preparing jam and chutney
- Note- Please consults your health advisor before application or consuming of plants or plant parts
