Description

DRAGON FRUIT – FRUIT PLANT

1. Basic Information

Common Name: Dragon Fruit / Pitaya
Botanical Name: Selenicereus undatus
Plant Type: Tropical Climbing Cactus / Fruit Plant
Variety: To be confirmed
Plant Height: 1–2 ft

2. Description

Short Description:

Dragon Fruit (Selenicereus undatus) is a popular tropical fruit plant known for its striking pink or red fruits with white flesh and tiny black seeds. This climbing cactus produces attractive fruits with a mildly sweet, refreshing flavour. It is suitable for home gardens, container cultivation and commercial fruit production in warm climates. The plant requires a sturdy support structure to grow properly and produce fruits.

Main Uses:

– Home garden fruit production
– Commercial fruit cultivation
– Container gardening with suitable support
– Fresh fruit consumption
– Juice and smoothie preparation
– Fruit salad preparation

Main Benefits:

– Produces attractive, colourful fruits
– Suitable for warm tropical climates
– Can be grown in home gardens with proper support
– Requires relatively little water once established
– Suitable for home gardens and commercial cultivation

3. Actual Plant Specification

Plant Height: 1–2 ft
Plant Width: Measure actual plant
Total Height Including Container: Measure actual plant with nursery bag
Container Size: Black Polythene Nursery Bag
Number of Branches: Varies by plant
Stem Length: Approximately 30–60 cm, depending on plant height
Stem Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Large, white flowers
Fruit Colour: Pink or red skin with white flesh; other varieties may have red flesh
Plant Condition: Healthy / Young

4. Soil & Pot

Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
Approx. Soil Quantity: Depends on nursery bag size
Pot Material: Black Polythene Nursery Bag
Pot Colour: Black
Drainage Holes: Yes

5. Care Information

Light Requirement: Full sunlight
Watering: Water when the soil begins to dry. Avoid overwatering and waterlogged soil, as excessive moisture can cause root and stem rot.
Humidity: Adaptable to tropical conditions with good airflow
Temperature: Warm tropical conditions
Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer suitable for fruiting cacti according to product instructions.
Pruning: Remove damaged or diseased stems as needed and train healthy stems along a suitable support structure.
Care Level: Easy to Moderate

6. Selling Information

SKU: DRA-FRU-001
Selling Unit: 1 plant
Pot Included: No

7. Customer Information

Pet Friendly: The ripe fruit flesh is edible. Prevent pets from chewing the stems or other plant parts.

Recommended Placement: Home gardens, sunny outdoor areas, container gardens and fruit-growing spaces with suitable support structures.

Special Care Warning: Provide a sturdy support post or trellis for climbing growth. Use well-draining soil and avoid excessive watering. Fruit production depends on variety, plant maturity, sunlight and pollination requirements.

8. SEO Information

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Image Alt Text: Dragon fruit plant, 1–2 ft tall, with healthy green stems, suitable for tropical home gardens.