Dragon Fruit Cactus

$14.99
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It is famous worldwide for producing the vibrant, scale-like sweet fruit known as pitaya or dragon fruit. Unlike standard desert cacti, it is a climbing epiphyte that scales trees in its native habitat using aerial roots.

Produces massive, magnificent white flowers that can stretch up to 12 inches (30 cm) long. They are night-blooming and strongly scented, earning them nicknames like "Queen of the Night" or "Moonflower". Each individual flower blooms for only a single night.

As a simple houseplant, it is a highly forgiving cactus that tolerates minor neglect and occasional underwatering and makes a unique, sprawling conversational piece on a shelf. As a fruit-producing plant it requires strict attention to structural support, intense sun exposure, fertilizer schedules, and occasionally hand-pollination. 

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Details & Plant Care

Difficulty:

Easy - Intermediate

Water:

Medium-High Water (Top 25% Dry)

Humidity:

40% to 60%

Pet Friendly:

Non-toxic to dogs and cats

Light:

Bright Direct Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Dragon Fruit Cactus

Scientific Name:

Selenicereus undatus

Country Of Origin

Southern Mexico through Central America

Growth Rate:

Fast

Soil Type:

Requires a loose, rich, highly permeable medium. A mix of standard organic potting soil blended with 50% perlite, pumice, or fine orchid bark mimics its natural organic jungle substrate

Fertilize:

Bi Monthly

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Common Pests

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.

Scale Insects

Scale Insects

What To Look For: Small oval or round bumps on stems or leaves; they may look like part of the plant. Sticky residue/honeydew, sooty mold. Yellowing leaves, leaf drop, and decline in plant vigour.

How To Treat: Physically scrape or wipe off scale insects when you see them; use your fingernail or a soft brush. Use horticultural/plant-safe oils or insecticidal soap when the crawler stage is active. Re-inspect regularly because scale eggs and crawlers can hide under shells.