Dragon Fruit.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Mittel

Pflanzenart

Cactus

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

20 feet

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 10 bis 12

Blütezeit

Late spring to early autumn

Pflege

Provide a sturdy trellis for this plant to climb as it grows quite heavy. Watch for yellowing stems which often signal too much moisture in the soil. Ensure the plant gets plenty of sun to encourage fruit production.

Gießen

Let the soil dry out significantly between waterings to prevent root rot.

Düngen

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Schneiden

Trim back long stems to encourage branching and keep the plant manageable.

Umtopfen

Move to a larger container once the roots fill the current pot.

Boden

Well draining cactus mix

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatur

10 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Mittel

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 10 to 20 years

Duft

Stark

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is non toxic to humans, though the spines can cause mechanical irritation.

Kinder

Keep away from small children due to the sharp spines on the stems.

Kontaktallergene

The small spines on the stems can cause skin irritation upon contact.

Allergene in der Luft

There are no notable respiratory allergens associated with this plant.

Essbarkeit

Ensure fruit is sourced from reliable growers to avoid potential pesticide residues on the skin.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Three sided succulent stems
• Small spines along stem ridges
• Large white nocturnal flowers
• Bright pink scaly fruit
• White flesh with tiny seeds

Höhe

3 bis 6m

Breite

1 bis 3m

Blätter

green, evergreen

Blüten

white, yellow, 15 bis 30cm

Früchte

pink, red, Summer to autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Mealybugs — Small white cottony insects that feed on plant sap.
• Stem rot — Fungal decay caused by excessive moisture or poor drainage.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

cuttings, seed

Pflanzzeit

spring, summer

Überwinterung

Move the plant indoors or into a greenhouse if temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius. Keep the soil drier during the winter months to prevent root rot.

Im Kübel

It grows well in large containers with a minimum size of 20 liters to accommodate its root system.

Pair with other succulents that enjoy bright light and infrequent watering to simplify your care routine.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Echte Aloe — They share similar light and water requirements.
• Jade Plant — Both plants thrive in well draining soil and bright conditions.

Ähnliche Arten

• Selenicereus megalanthus — It is a closely related species that produces yellow skinned fruit.

Botanisches

Familie

Cactaceae

Gattung

Selenicereus

Ordnung

Caryophyllales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Central and South America

Artenschutz

This species is widely cultivated and not considered threatened in its native range.

It grows as an epiphyte or lithophyte in tropical forests, using its roots to climb trees or rocks for better light access.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Nachtfalter, Bienen

Verwendung

ornamental, culinary fruit, container plant

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Does it need a trellis?

Yes, as a climbing cactus it requires sturdy support to grow properly.

How often should I water it?

Water when the top few centimeters of soil feel dry to the touch.

Woher der Name kommt

Selenicereus comes from the Greek word for moon, referring to its nocturnal blooms. Undatus refers to the wavy margins of the stems.

Gut zu wissen

• The fruit is commonly known as dragon fruit or pitaya.
• It is a climbing cactus that uses aerial roots to attach to surfaces.
• The plant can produce multiple crops of fruit in a single season.
• It thrives in tropical climates with high light intensity.