Key Features:

• Exotic Tropical Plant: Produces stunning pink fruits with white flesh and tiny edible seeds.

• Non-GMO & Naturally Grown: Safe and sustainable seeds for home cultivation.

• Perfect for Beginners: Easy to germinate and low-maintenance once established.

• Beautiful Ornamental Cactus: Adds a tropical touch with night-blooming flowers.

• Adaptable Growth: Grows well in containers, garden beds, or vertical trellises.

• Fast-Growing & High-Yielding: Produces fruit within 12–18 months under ideal conditions.

• Ideal for Indoor or Outdoor Cultivation: Great for home gardens, patios, or greenhouses.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Hylocereus undatus

• Common Name (US): Dragon Fruit / Pitaya

• Plant Type: Climbing Cactus (Perennial)

• Growth Height: 5–20 feet with support (trellis or stake)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grow indoors in cooler zones)

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or cactus mix soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5

• Watering Needs: Moderate; water when soil feels dry

• Germination Temperature: 75–85°F (24–29°C)

• Germination Time: 1–3 weeks

• Seed Type: Non-GMO / Heirloom

• Pollination: Self-pollinating, but cross-pollination improves fruiting

• Flowering Season: Late Spring to Summer (night-blooming flowers)

• Fruit Season: Summer to Early Fall

• Temperature Tolerance: Prefers warm climates; protect from frost

• Maintenance Level: Easy to Moderate

• Lifespan: Long-lived perennial cactus

Planting Guide:

1. Prepare Soil: Use a well-draining cactus potting mix or sandy loam soil.

2. Sow Seeds: Scatter seeds on moist soil and cover lightly with a thin soil layer.

3. Light & Heat: Keep in a warm spot with indirect sunlight until germination.

4. Watering: Mist regularly to keep soil moist but not soggy.

5. Transplanting: Move seedlings to larger containers once they reach 3–4 inches tall.

6. Support: Provide a stake or trellis for vertical growth.

7. Fertilization: Use organic or cactus fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during active growth.

8. Flowering & Fruiting: Flowers bloom at night; fruit develops in 4–6 weeks after pollination.

9. Winter Care: Bring indoors if temperatures drop below 40°F (4°C).