Name: Dragon fruit seeds 1kg
Brand: Shanghai Touchhealthy seeds shop
SKU: THT30
Price: 180.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

Our premium dragon fruit seeds are screened from ripe healthy pitaya pulp, with full tiny seeds and stable germination rate. Botanically named Hylocereus undatus, it is a perennial climbing succulent cactus plant. It features fleshy three-edged stems, large fragrant night-blooming white flowers, and eye-catching red scaly fruits with sweet pulp rich in dietary fiber.

Dragon fruit is tropical thermophilic crop, intolerant to frost and freezing weather. It can only overwinter outdoors in frost-free southern regions; temperate areas must be planted in pots and moved indoors for warmth in winter. Seed-grown seedlings can bear fruits within 2–3 years. Widely used for balcony family potted fruit cultivation, courtyard trellis climbing greening, fence covering landscaping and commercial greenhouse economic planting. It prefers loose, breathable, slightly acidic well-drained sandy soil, extremely afraid of waterlogging and heavy clay soil that causes root rot. Daily management focuses on full sunlight, less watering, winter anti-freezing protection and setting climbing supports, a low-maintenance fruit and ornamental dual-purpose succulent.

Planting Instructions

Soil Preparation: Mix peat soil, perlite and coarse sand for loose breathable substrate, add a small amount of organic fertilizer. Strictly ensure drainage holes to avoid water stagnation.
Seed Pre-treatment: Rinse seeds clean of pulp mucus, air-dry slightly, no soaking or cold stratification required.
Sowing Method: Sprinkle tiny seeds evenly on moist soil surface, cover with a thin layer of fine sand (less than 0.5cm), gently spray to keep humidity.
Germination Condition: Keep substrate slightly damp, constant temperature 24–30°C, seeds sprout in 7–18 days, can cover plastic film to retain moisture.
Daily Maintenance: Place in full sun all year; reduce watering heavily in winter dormancy; move potted plants indoors when temperature below 5°C; install brackets for stems to climb and hang; prune weak branches appropriately to promote fruiting branches.

Specification

Plant Name: Dragon Fruit / Pitaya
Botanical Name: Hylocereus undatus
Plant Type: Tropical Climbing Perennial Succulent Cactus Fruit Plant
Mature Length: Can climb 3–10 Meters
Fruiting Period: Summer to Autumn, seedling plants bear fruit in 2–3 years
Germination Temperature: 24–30°C
Growing Temperature: 15°C ~ 38°C, stop growing below 10°C, damaged by frost
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Soil: Loose well-drained sandy succulent soil, slightly acidic
Planting Difficulty: Easy
Core Features: Drought-resistant succulent plant, night fragrant large flowers, delicious edible pitaya, ideal for balcony potted and trellis climbing greening

FAQ

Q1: Can dragon fruit survive outdoor winter in cold north?

A1: Cannot resist frost damage, must be potted and kept indoors warm during winter in cold areas.

Q2: How long for seed-grown dragon fruit to produce fruits?

A2: Seed seedlings generally fruit in 2–3 years, cuttings bear fruits faster.

Q3: Is plenty of sunlight necessary?

A3: Full sunlight is mandatory. Insufficient light leads to thin stems, no blooming and no fruiting.

Q4: What is the biggest taboo in maintenance?

A4: Overwatering causes root rot; low temperature frost will directly kill the whole plant.

Q5: Suitable for novice gardeners?

A5: Very friendly for beginners, only need to control watering quantity and guarantee sufficient sunlight.

Dragon fruit seeds 1kg

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