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Jul 18, 2024 · Can You Grow Dragon Fruit Cactus Inside? You can grow the dragon fruit plant (Hylocereus undatus) indoors if your home has a location with plenty of sunlight, such as a sunroom or a large window where the plant gets six to eight hours of sunlight, like a couple of feet from a south-facing window. This plant grows large; it will need a 20-gallon ...
- Nadia Hassani
- Dragon fruit, dragon fruit cactus, pitaya
- Hylocereus undatus
- Perennial
- Hylocereus undatus
- Well-drained, organically rich, sandy
- 6.0-7.0 (neutral)
- Full sun (5-6 hours a day)
- The Container Comes First. For starters, a 5–6-gallon container (10–15 inches in diameter) that’s 10- to 12-inches deep will be just right for this plant.
- What About the Soil and the Fertilizer? While the dragon fruit is classified as a cactus, it doesn’t always behave like one. So, when it comes to the soil, see that it’s organically rich, neutral/acidic (6.0–7.0), and sandy.
- Watering: How Much is Enough? This cactus isn’t a big fan of water. Make sure to feed it in small doses to avoid overwatering. This is a very common mistake among amateur indoor gardeners: they believe that the more they water their plants, the better.
- Finding the Right Humidity Levels. For this plant, you won’t have to go for extreme humidity levels to help it flourish. The dragon fruit prefers below-average levels, 30%–50%.
Experts recommend you grow dragon fruit from cuttings instead of seeds because it takes less time for the plant to grow and yield fruit. We recommend you take a large stem cutting from a professional nursery or a friend that also produces dragon fruit successfully.
Jul 19, 2023 · While traditionally grown in tropical regions, it is entirely possible to cultivate dragon fruit indoors, allowing enthusiasts to enjoy its unique flavours and vibrant appearance year-round.
May 15, 2022 · Dragon fruit, or pitaya are a warm climate fruit and will grow faster, and produce a better crop, in warmer zones. If you want to try growing them in cooler areas, they will need to be grown inside, in a heated environment.
Mar 13, 2023 · Growing dragon fruit indoors is an interesting challenge for gardeners. Dragon fruit’s are exotic and colorful, and add a real splash to any garden. Even better, they’re actually easier to grow than you might think.
Jun 13, 2024 · You can grow it outdoors in USDA zones 10-11, but cooler zones can grow it in containers and move them indoors in the winter. Epic founder Kevin has been growing dragon fruit at the Epic Homestead in San Diego for five years.
