Dragon Fruit
Pitaya, commonly known as Dragon Fruit is a tropical cactus which normally grow in trees in the forest, originally from Mexico. It can easily be grown here in central Florida. You can grow it from seed, but it is much easily grow from cuttings. With in 2 to 3 years it will be mature and you will begin to get flowers followed by fruit.
How to grow your Dragon Fruit
You can either plant it in a Large pot or directly into the ground. In either case you will need a 6 foot trellis for it to climb. Plant in full sun. Water it twice a week and keep it weed free. Mulch it with pine bark as it needs a little acid.
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| Ripe Dragon Fruit |
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| Unripe Fruit |
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| Dragon Fruit almost ready to pick |
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Dragon Fruit plant
Dragon fruit with tentacles looking for a place to climb.
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