Garden Plant: Red Dragon Fruit
Red Dragon Fruit
Product Description: Red Dragon Fruit
Ornamental and Unique Red Dragon Fruit
- Self-Fruiting
- Juicy Mildly Sweet but Extremely Vibrant Fruit
- Easy to Care For
There is one word the everyone utters when they first see a Red Dragon Fruit plant (Hylocereus costaricensis): “Wow!” This exotic and gorgeous cactus is unlike any other plant. While this Costa Rican native is admired for its unique appearance, it is also highly sought after for its fruit.
This pendulous cactus grows long serpentine branches. They are smooth, with an undulating pattern along its pyramidal edges. With plenty of sun, these tendrils will blush to orange along their scalloped edges.
The Red Dragon Fruit produces pitayas that have bright red skin with thin, pliable yellow tabs when ripe. The fruit remains bright green until ripening. While interesting and attractive, the Red Dragon Fruit’s flesh is even more stunning. When you cut open the Red Dragon Fruit, You’ll find bright magenta flesh speckled with edible black seeds.
What do pitayas taste like? They are lightly sweet like a subtle pear flavor or kiwi without the tartness. They are crisp and crunchy while being succulent and juicy. They are perfect for hydrating shakes and juices. They also make a healthy snack for little ones.
While you probably know about the Red Dragon Fruit’s striking fruit, did you know that it produces some of the largest blooms in the world? This self-fruiting plant flourishes with giant white blooms in late summer or early fall that appear at the ends of its branches. These blossoms aren’t just dramatic in appearance, they’re also fragrant.
This magnificent vine is highly ornamental. It’s also easy to grow and care for. It grows well in full sun or partial shade. Many home gardeners grow theirs in a container with strong support. This also allows you to bring it indoors during a cold spell.
As a cactus, the Red Dragon Fruit thrives in low moisture and well-drained soil. After it’s established, be careful to not over water your dragon fruit. Freezing temperatures can kill a Red Dragon Fruit and damage its fruit. It’s also easy to propagate from cutting.
The Red Dragon Fruit looks amazing when allowed to spill over a hanging container. Place yours on your patio or pool deck.
If you want show-stopping flowers, fruit that will add drama to your favorite salad, and an unmatched ornamental cactus, you need a Red Dragon Fruit. Order yours now!