Description
Hylocereus undatus, also known as the dragon fruit cactus, Cereus undatus, Cereus tricostatus, Hylocereus tricostatus, and pitaya, is a tropical vining cactus in the family Cactaceae..It is commonly grown as an ornamental plant, a food crop for their fruits. Hylocereus undatus is a popular cactus for grafting stock because of their fast growth and their resistance to root rot. USDA Hardiness Zone 10-11..Plant the seeds. Sprinkle the dragon fruit seeds across the soil surface and cover them with a thin layer of soil. It’s okay if it barely covers the seeds—they don’t need to be planted deep..Water or mist the soil bed consistently, keeping it evenly moist. If your soil tends to dry out, cover the soil bed with plastic wrap to trap moisture until the seeds germinate..As your dragon fruit seedlings continue to grow, thin them to give each new plant room. If you’re growing them indoors, transplant them to larger pots.
