About the product
- Germination time Under the right conditions dragon fruit can germinate in less than two weeks The plant will then start growing The plant will flower after six to eight months and will bear fruit soon after that Keep in mind the vasegrown plants may take up to two years before they start bearing fruit
- All seeds are new and not collected from inside dragon fruit until the fruits itself are old and dried only then they are more likely to grow fruits and have higher rate of germination
- PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Start seeds indoors in small starter pots filled with moist seedstarting compost or sterile potting soil Sow the seeds at a depth of 14 12 Use Plastic wrap Optional 2 Set the pots in a bright indirect sun location and warm the soil to between 70 and 85F using a warming mat 3 Water the soil with misting bottle when dry on surface 4 After seedling grows well transplant them into a permanent garden bed or well draining 15 gallon pots
- Light Requirements The base of the plant can see a little shade but the tips of the plant require full sun to ensure that the plant blooms properly If too much shade is given to the plant the fruit will not do well
- Temperature Requirements Dragon fruit will not grow in cold climates so make sure that the temperature is above 40 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent damage from occurring to the plant For optimal growth the temperature needs to be between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit
- The growing season of this plant takes place during the hot months of the summer It will not grow the rest of the year but when it does grow it grows rapidly Blooms will occur from July to October but they will only bloom for one night each year After the flowering occurs fruit will begin to form One plant can produce fruit for 20 to 30 years so if you plant one be ready for a lot of dragon fruit
- Soil Requirements This plant is able to grow in any soil that is well draining but it prefers to grow in soil that is slightly acidic with a pH level that is between six and seven Sandy soil is the best option for this plant if it is not available just ensure that it is well draining soil
- You can enjoy eating dragon fruit in fruit salads it can be used to create tasty drinks and desserts and it is a wonderful healthy snack on its own
- Water Watering dragon fruit depends on the climate humidity and age of the plant Because this plant is a cactus plant it is important to make sure that you are watering it properly Only water the plant when the top of the soil is dry to the touch and do not allow the plant to sit in water The soil needs to be moist not soaked
- Fertilizer To ensure that the dragon fruit is growing properly give it some fertilizer every month during the active growing season During the cold winter months you will want to stop feeding your plant for a few months
