Do not be sad once the blooms are over because it indicates the fruiting stage has begun. The blooms usually appear anywhere between July to October. The flower looks exotic with fluffy white petals and a yellow center. The flowers are also scented and have a tropical scent. ![]() These flowers are named night-blooming cereus and will open only at night.Įach flower lasts for a single night to show off its white beauty. Apart from the colorful fruit, the flowers on this cactus are considered the largest. I think everything about this plant is worth mentioning. Once your cuttings are strong enough to handle the outdoor environment, you can plant them in the garden. My cuttings started showing signs of growth in 3-4 weeks. Now water the soil and wait for the cuttings to grow. The bottom edges (the tip closer to the base of the plant) should be 1-2 inches below ground. Each section can be planted separately but make sure the cuttings are planted in the upright position. Spray these cuttings with a fungicide to help them fight disease or bacteria. There is no fixed time for this curing period, taking anywhere between two days to a complete week.īut once you notice the edges have turned white, the cuttings are ready for the next step. Leave these sections in a dry location to help the edges cure. For higher chances of success, do the propagation in the summer months. Now further divide this cutting into 3 or 4 sections. Take a 12 inches long stem cutting from a healthy and mature Dragon Fruit plant. Pruning will keep the potted plant in control. It’s great to prune the plant in summer to remove any rotting foliage caused by extreme weather. Pruning will not help it grow properly on the support you choose but also reduce the risk of diseases. I would recommend installing the support when your Dragon Fruit plant is 12 inches tall. This is a climbing variety, so it needs physical support such as a trellis or stake. If the soil dries quicker than usual, you should consider repotting this plant in a bigger container with a fresh soil mixture. You have to skip fertilizing the Dragon Fruit plant in the cold months. I would recommend using a fertilizer designed for fruit-bearing plants. This subtropical cactus comes from humid environments, so it’s not your typical cactus that likes a dry atmosphere.įertilizing this plant every month in the growing season will ensure that it has enough nutrients for plant growth. Never leave your Dragon Fruit plant outdoors in the extreme cold. The suitable temperature range for this plant is 32 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 32.2 degrees Celsius).īased on my experience, it’s best to grow in temperatures close to 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21.1 degrees Celsius). This plant does not like growing in extremely cold or hot weather. ![]() Maintaining proper light is crucial if you want to experience blooms and fruits. It loves growing in the full sun, especially the tip of the branches. This cactus plant needs daily sunlight exposure for at least six hours. This plant grows actively in the summer months, so watering during this time period is the top priority. Otherwise, your plant can survive a little more time without water. If the soil feels dry on touching, go ahead and add water. If it’s growing in a pot, you can use the traditional method of checking the soil by hand. Allow few inches of the soil to dry out before watering but never the entire potting mixture.įollow a watering frequency that ensures that the soil does not remain soggy or wet for too long, as overwatering is highly discouraged for Dragon Fruit. This plant needs moist soil that replicates its native subtropical growing environment. If you’ll plant it in a garden bed, make sure it is 15 inches high.ĭragon Fruit needs more moisture than other cactus varieties, so you cannot follow a watering schedule designed for a cactus. You can create a sandy soil mixture using sand, perlite, and regular potting soil. I would also suggest you test the soil pH to make sure it’s between 6-7 as this plant requires slightly acidic soil. ![]() You can successfully grow the Dragon Fruit in outdoor areas of USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11.Īvoid using Cactus soil for growing Dragon fruit in pots or garden soil because they need soil that can hold more water. Water more than a regular cactus, apply water once the soil is dry. Temperature also plays an important role for this cactus, so keep the temperature close to 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21.1 degrees Celsius). It will appreciate growing in a spot that receives full sun. The Dragon Fruit plant needs a sandy soil mixture with perlite that is watered when topsoil is dry. ![]()
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