Dragon Fruit Cactus
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šµ Dragon Fruit Cactus in Nursery 4" Planter ā Exotic & Easy to Grow! šāØ
Climb into the world of tropical wonder! Our Dragon Fruit Cactus (Hylocereus undatus) in a 6" planter is a fast-growing, sun-loving houseplant thatās not only beautifulābut potentially fruitful! With the right care, it can reward you with one of natureās most unique fruits: the delicious and vibrant dragon fruit (aka Pitaya).
šŖ“ Whatās Included:
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1 Live Dragon Fruit Cactus (Hylocereus undatus)
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6" Nursery Planter
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Care Instructions
š Plant Features:
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Size: Arrives in a 6ā grower pot. Perfect for windowsills, shelves, or sunny corners.
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Light: Loves bright indirect light indoors or full sun outdoors.
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Water: Water when the top 2" of soil is dry. Avoid overwatering.
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Growth Habit: Fast-growing vine-like cactusācan reach 10ā20 ft with support!
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Fruit Potential: With proper care and maturity, can bear edible dragon fruit!
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Soil Needs: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix.
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Support: Train it with a small trellis or pole as it grows.
š Why You'll Love It:
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š Stunning night-blooming flowers that open for just one magical night.
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š Edible fruit potential with sweet, antioxidant-rich pitaya.
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šæ Drought-tolerant and easy to care forāgreat for beginners!
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š§āļø Climbing cactus perfect for unique plant displays.
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š Pet-safe and non-toxic (but keep it out of pawās reachāit's spiky!).
š Fun Facts:
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Also known as Pitahaya or Moonflower Cactus.
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Native to Central America but widely cultivated in Asia.
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Dragon Fruit blooms at night and is often pollinated by bats and moths.
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The fruit is rich in fiber, Vitamin C, and essential minerals.
š Perfect For:
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Plant lovers who crave something unique
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Small-space gardeners or balcony growers
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Foodies & DIY fruit growers
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Gifts for friends who love tropical vibes
šæ Optional Add-Ons:
Upgrade your order with these must-haves:
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Decorative 6ā Ceramic Planter
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Mini Bamboo Trellis
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Organic Cactus Fertilizer Pack
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Plant Mister for tropical hydration
⨠Customer Tip:
Train it up a trellis near a sunny window, and with time, warmth, and careāyou just might grow your own dragon fruit at home!
- Botanical Name
- Hylocereus undatus
- Common Names
- Dragon Fruit, Pitaya, Strawberry Pear
- Plant Type
- Climbing Cactus, Fruit-bearing
- Mature Size
- 10 to 20 feet long with support
- Sun Exposure
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type
- Well-draining cactus or sandy soil
- Watering
- Water when top inch of soil is dry; reduce in winter
- Humidity
- Prefers moderate humidity
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Flower Color
- White, night-blooming
- Hardiness Zones
- USDA Zones 10-11
- Native Area
- Central America, Mexico
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic to pets
Plants ship from our location in Florida and arrive nationwide within 5-8 business days. All our plants ship exclusively with UPS to ensure they arrive timely and in good condition. For those users in Florida, George, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia, shipping may be faster. Estimated shipping dates can be seen in checkout. Plant exclusions may apply.
We monitior the weather in each destination location to maximize the shipping time and utilize thermal protection to ensure that the plant is protected. You can add a heatpack or thermal bag to your order if temperatures at night fall below 40 degrees.
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