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.
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Dragon Fruit, Ajagar Phal ( Grown through seeds ) – Plant
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5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)
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.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.
SunlightKeep the plant outdoor in natural bright light.Protect the Dragon Fruit Plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage. SoilThe soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content. WateringPoke 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 FertilizerDuring 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-pottingWhen 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.For re-potting procedure click here
Plant ProtectionRemove 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.
DontsDo not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.Dragon Fruit careKeep 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.
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.
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
Temperature
10 to 30 degrees C.
Fertilizer
During the main growing season (July-Sep) feed the plant with organic fertilizer.
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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