Botanical nomencltuara: Selenicereus costaricensis
Common name: Red Dragon Fruit, Red Pitaya, Pink Pitaya, Pink Dragon Fruit, Pinkfarbene Pitahaya, Drachenfrucht, Pink Pitahaya, Nightblooming Cactus
Family: Cactaceae
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Red Dragon Fruit, also known as pitaya or pitahaya, is a fruiting cactus variety native to Central and South America. The plant grows to around 10 to 15 feet high with multiple stems and branches, and produces stunning white flowers that bloom during the night from early summer to early fall.
The fruits, which have bright-red skin and red to pink flesh, are oval to oblong in shape and grow to between 3 and 5 inches long and 2 to 4 inches thick. Flavor is sweet and delicate, and often described as a blend of kiwi, watermelon, and pear. Texture is soft and slightly crunchy.
Start indoors by sowing seeds on the soil’s surface in small, individual pots, then cover pots with plastic. Keep soil warm and moist until germination, which may take up to 30 days. 6 to 8 months to maturity. Flowering Time: Summer – Fall
General Instructions (English)
If you don’t have a seed spreader, greenhouse, or similar equipment, follow these steps:
Fill a container with good drainage using a mix of peat and perlite.
Moisten the substrate, ensuring it’s damp but not soaked.
Plant the seeds and cover them lightly with the substrate.
Place the container or pot inside a polyethylene bag (a ziplock bag works well and is available at supermarkets).
This method will provide the ideal temperature and humidity for the germination phase.
Keep the seeds in a bright location, but avoid direct sunlight.
Open the bag every 2–3 days to check the moisture level and see if any seeds have germinated. This also allows for air exchange, preventing unwanted fungi.
After germination, carefully transfer the seedlings to individual pots, taking care not to damage the delicate roots.
Acclimatize the seedlings for 4–12 weeks before transplanting them to their final location.
Transplant only on cloudy days to reduce stress on the seedlings.
Prepare the planting pit 2–4 weeks in advance by adding the necessary fertilizers for optimal growth.
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