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    Neitzel Dragon Fruit

    Scientific Name: Hylocereus 'Neitzel'

    Also Known As

    • Neitzel Pitaya

    Plant type

    perennial, vine, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 4'-10'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Neitzel Dragon Fruit plant details

    Neitzel Dragon Fruit is a broadleaf evergreen perennial fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Neitzel Dragon Fruit

    Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable or vine
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: edible, long-blooming, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Neitzel Dragon Fruit

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The Dragon Fruit is a vining, terrestrial with fleshy stems. White, fragrant flowers adorn the plant in late spring to early fall. Flowers are elaborate and bloom only at night. Produces round, Red colored fruits. The round fruit is covered with distinguished scales and can get up to 5 inches long. Enclosed in the thin rind is a large mass of sweetly flavored Red colored pulp and numerous small black seeds. The fruit can be eaten out-of-hand, and is also used as a flavoring in pastries and drinks. In full production, Neitzel may have up to 4 fruiting cycles per year. We recommend 2-3 different var. for proper cross pollination.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Gardening facts about Neitzel Dragon Fruit plant

    How to Grow Neitzel Dragon Fruit

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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