Specimen No. 10 · Fruit trees
Dragon fruit (pitaya)Selenicereus undatus
Climbing cactus with large night-blooming flowers and colourful fruit.
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Growing
LightBright light
ShadeFull sun
Bright light; full sun only once gradually acclimatised.
WaterRegular
SparingFrequent
Moderate in summer, almost none in winter.
WinterShelter in winter
TenderHardy
Cold-sensitive: keep sheltered and dry in winter.
Hardiness zone (USDA) 11: outdoors all year only where it never drops below 4 °C, otherwise sheltered in winter · Find your zone
Each plant may vary in appearance, size and condition according to growth, season and availability.
Questions about the dragon fruit
How much light does the dragon fruit need?
Bright light; full sun only once gradually acclimatised.
How much water does it need?
Moderate in summer, almost none in winter.
Is it frost-hardy?
Cold-sensitive: keep sheltered and dry in winter.