Organically-Grown, Exotic Tropical Fruit at Home Why USDA Organic Dragon Fruit Cactuses? Imagine tropical appeal and deliciously exotic dragon fruit, right from your backyard. With your own organic Dragon Fruit Cactus, you get island harvests and visual appeal from its sweet-smelling, eye-catching blooms. From its climbing, lush green vines to its palm-like trunk, the Dragon Fruit Cactus lends a unique look to your garden. Even better is the fact that its gorgeous growth and delicious fruit thrive through tough conditions, even dry areas. And your Dragon Fruit Cactus is organically-grown, so harmful sprays and chemicals are unnecessary to get its amazing fruit and flowers. The Cactus's fruit is wonderfully unique, with a striking pink outer skin that's easy to peel and juicy, milky-white flesh speckled with small black seeds, similar to a kiwi’s seeds. The sweet yet subtly sour taste is similar to a mix of melon and pear – refreshing and delicious. Why Trees.com is Better But the best part? We've grown your Dragon Fruit Cactus for success, long before it arrives at your door. With our larger sizes, you can even get fruit in the first year. And we've greenhouse-grown our organic Dragon Fruit so that you get all-natural results, guaranteed USDA-certified. This product is Certified Organic by Clemson University. Whether you’re making from-scratch sorbet or your favorite cocktail, the Dragon Fruit Cactus Plant provides the essential ingredient. Versatile in the kitchen and in your garden – the Dragon Fruit Cactus Plant is a one-of-a-kind must-have. Order yours today! Planting & Care 1. Planting: Choose a location with well-drained soil and full sun (6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day). Dig a hole large enough to accommodate your plant's rootball, place your plant and backfill the soil. Then, mulch the surrounding soil and water to settle the roots. If you're planting in a container, select a pot that's twice the shipped container's size and ensure it has drainage holes. Use organic planting mix and place your Dragon Fruit Cactus in front of a sunny window or in a sunny spot on your porch. Keep in mind that your Dragon Fruit will need a bit of support as it grows, so use a stake to help it reach its full potential (both in-ground or in a container). FGT Tip: When it's planted outside, your plant may go dormant while acclimating to its new environment. 2. Watering: Only water your Dragon Fruit Cactus when it's nearly dry - check for dryness by sticking your finger into the soil about 3 or 4 inches down. If the soil is dry here, water with your garden hose for about 1 minute, or water your container plant until you see water escaping the drainage holes at the bottom of your pot. 3. Fertilizing: Fertilize with a low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer according to the label instructions. For in-ground plants, use a balanced granular fertilizer every other month. Container plants can be fertilized four times per year with the same blend. 4. Pruning: Prune off branches of the cactus that may be touching, growing over one another or touching the ground. You'll want clear areas around remaining branches so the large flowers that bloom at night have plenty of room to expand. This will also make the fruit much easier to pick. FAQs How long does dragon fruit take to grow? During the growing season, dragon fruit grows very fast and can fruit, on average and with correct conditions, within a year. Is dragon fruit easy to grow? Dragon fruit is surprisingly easy to grow. Make sure you use a cactus mix soil and provide a sturdy stake for it to climb, as well as space for the fruit to develop. Can we grow dragon fruit at home? Absolutely! With the right care, your dragon fruit can thrive at home. Just make sure to provide support and space, as the dragon fruit vine can get quite large.
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