Dragon Fruit Patio Cactus - Organic - Container Gardening - Night Blooming - Easy to Grow Cactus - Tropical Climbing Cactus

The Dragon Fruit Plant, also known as Pitaya or Pitahaya, is a tropical climbing cactus prized for its stunning flowers and vibrant, nutrient-rich fruit. Native to Central and South America and now widely grown across warm climates, it produces oval or round fruits with a dramatic pink or yellow rind and sweet, mildly tangy flesh speckled with tiny black seeds.

Easy to grow in containers or the ground, the dragon fruit plant is both ornamental and edible, making it a top choice for home gardeners who want exotic beauty and delicious rewards.

Key Features:

• Unique Fruit: Oval fruit with spiny pink or yellow skin and white, red, or magenta flesh

• Spectacular Blooms: Giant, fragrant white flowers that bloom at night—also called "moonflowers"

• Climbing Habit: Grows like a vine; needs a trellis or post for support

• Fast Growing: Vigorous growth in warm conditions

• Self-Pollinating (Varies): Some varieties are self-fertile; others need cross-pollination for best fruit set

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours/day)

• Soil: Well-draining, sandy or cactus mix; slightly acidic to neutral pH

• Watering: Moderate; water deeply when soil is dry, but avoid soggy conditions

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11 outdoors; grow in containers in Zones 4–8

• Container Friendly: Yes—perfect for pots with a sturdy vertical support system

****Please Note: Depending on time of year, and inventory, plants will vary in height. All plants ship out between 10 and 15 inches tall. ****

Care Tips:

• Trellising: Use a strong stake, trellis, or frame to support the climbing cactus arms

• Pruning: Trim back overly long stems to encourage branching and fruiting

• Fertilizing: Feed monthly during the growing season with a cactus or balanced fertilizer

• Cold Protection: Protect from frost; bring indoors or cover in cooler climates

• Pollination: Hand-pollinate if flowers bloom at night, especially in self-infertile varieties

****High temperatures (90 degrees and higher) or extreme cold temperatures (40 and below) can result in leaf loss and decreased appearance. Please check your local temperatures prior to ordering. ****

Benefits:

• Homegrown Superfruit: Dragon fruit is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, fiber, and magnesium

• Ornamental Appeal: Stunning sculptural plant with dramatic flowers and fruit

• Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract moths and bats in tropical areas; great for nighttime interest

• Low Maintenance: Thrives on neglect once established—ideal for beginners

• Perfect for Small Spaces: Can grow in containers on patios or balconies with vertical support