Description
Dragon fruit produces a beautiful but short-lived fruit with the appearance of a brilliant pink rosebud. Dragon fruit is known for its vibrant red skin and sweet, seed-speckled pulp.
What makes it special:
- One of the best fruiting plants
- dragon fruit is High in Nutrients.
- Strengthens Your Immune System.
The dragon fruit is member of Cactaceae family. Dragon fruit is perennial vine like cacti. They have triangular green, fleshy, jointed, many branched stems. Flower is white showy, edible, fragrant and bell shaped. The fruit is a fleshy berry, which is oblong with red and yellow scaly peel.
Constituents:
- Dragon Fruit, Ajagar Phal ( Grown through seeds ) – Plant
- 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 12 inch (30 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 5 inch (13 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 organic 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.
Don’ts
- 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.
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| Temperature | 10 to 30 degrees C. |
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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
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