Also, new plants grown from seed will not necessarily produce fruit identical to that of the parent plant, while pitaya cuttings will, since they are clones. If you have warmth, humidity and sunshine outside (or anything approximating it inside), you'll have great success. Sadly, a similar specimen on this same island that was estimated to be 6000 years old was destroyed by a storm in 1868. It is around 21 metres tall with a circumference of around 20 metres, has over 300 main branches, and is estimated to weigh around 140 tonnes. The fruit of a dragon fruit plant is dense, juicy, and sweet, making it ideal for eating raw, slicing up for salads, or blending for smoothies.

Branched sections of stem that are removed at the node can be taken at lengths as much as a metre long. If you've planted your dragon fruit plant from seeds and they're now visibly growing, separate them into their own pots.But they aren't always easy to handle and, when things go wrong, the young assistant Sarah must find out how to put things right. This type of pitaya is a bit sensitive – it doesn’t like cold, heat, or full sun, and is prone to rust in areas with a lot of rain. These flowers are usually large and showy, with vibrant colors ranging from white and pink to yellow and red. Just be careful as you're taking them out of the pot, to ensure that you don't damage the seedlings.

Dragon fruit requires full sun, so plant it in Feed them with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every two to four weeks during the growing season. Even for pitaya cultivars that tolerate full sun, always acclimate new plants to full sun gradually. Dragon Fruit plants prefer a soil mix that is light and airy, allowing excess water to drain freely. Many are self-pollinating (if it's not you can try hand-pollination; brush the pistil's natural pollen down into the inside of the flower).Plant them together with bougainvillea vines (as Thai gardeners do) and it's a much more interesting, worthwhile display.

Dragon fruit is borne on the vines of several different species, which are native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a beginner, these care tips will ensure that your Dragon Fruit plants thrive and produce abundant fruits.If you live in an area with intense sunlight, consider providing some shade during the hottest part of the day to protect your Dragon Fruit plants. I’ll preface this by saying that creating a trellis or stake for pitayas can be labor intensive, but since these plants can live for 30 to 50 years with proper care, it’s worth taking time at the outset to create a suitable support system for your cacti. To keep aphid populations in check, encourage beneficial insects such as parasitic wasps to visit your garden with nearby plantings of some of their favorite food and habitat sources, like dill, cilantro, carrot flowers, and Queen Anne’s lace. The plant resin was formerly ascribed cure-all properties, including for ulcers, wound healing and respiratory and digestive issues. The plant’s extracts are also used in skincare products for their moisturizing and anti-aging effects.