Dragon fruit is a member of the Cactaceae family, it's native to southern and Central America, making it a popular fruit in those countries.

DRAGON FRUIT PLANT

Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya or the strawberry pear, is a beautiful tropical fruit that is sweet and crunchy. 

OTHER NAME  Of DRAGON FRUIT

Dragon fruits are usually yellow and red in color. Dragon fruit is a creeper or shrub-like, perennial plant and the flowers are multiple-pedaled.

DRAGON FRUIT COLORS

Elevated locations where water does not stand easily should be selected for dragon plants

BEST PLACE FOR DRAGON FRUIT

Sandy-loam soils with high organic matter and good drainage are ideal for growing dragon fruit.

BEST SOIL FOR  DRAGON FRUIT

It contains vitamin C, vitamin B, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, polyunsaturated fatty acids, lycopene, minerals, fiber and a lot of phosphorus, ascorbic acid, protein, calcium, and iron.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF DRAGON FRUIT

As the dragon tree has a soft trunk, 6-7 feet high and 5 inches wide cement square pillar should be used as support.

SUNLIGHT

The plant should be transplanted to a place where it gets 8 to 10 hours of sunlight a day

Dragon fruit trees cannot tolerate severe drought and waterlogging. In the dry season, water should be applied to the plant's root after 10-15 days.

PLANT PROPAGATION

Dragon fruit tree seedlings are very easy to make, cutting mature stems and planting them in the ground. Also, seedlings are made from seeds.

APPLICATION OF BACTERICIDES AND FUNGICIDES

During the rainy season, every 7 days, a mixture of bactericide and fungicide should be applied to the plant's branches and roots.

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