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Dragon Fruit
Hylocereus spp.
Medium difficultyAll Year
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Low
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Min pot size
15" pot
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Start from
Propagated primarily through 1-2 feet long mature stem cuttings treated with organic fungicide (like Trichoderma) and cured in shade for 3-5 days before planting directly into the potting mix. Can be grown from seeds, but it is not recommended for home growers as it takes 3-4 years to fruit and does not inherit parental traits reliably.
About Dragon Fruit
A spectacular climbing cactus that thrives in the extreme heat of North India. It is practically tailor-made for terrace gardening. It MUST be tied to a sturdy vertical pole with a horizontal ring at the top. Choosing self-pollinating improved varieties is critical for yielding fruit without tedious midnight hand-pollination.
Growth stages
Stage 1
Establishment
Day 0–180
Stage 2
Growth
Day 181–365
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 366–450
Stage 4
Fruiting
Day 451–540
Common pests and diseases
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Companion plants for Dragon Fruit
Avoid planting nearby
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