Thai Dragon Dragon Fruit
Scientific Name: Hylocereus 'Thai Dragon'
Also Known As
- Pitaya hylocereus 'Thai Dragon'
- Dragon Fruit Plant
- Night Blooming Cereus
- Strawberry Pear
Plant type
perennial, vine, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 6'-20'
- W: 6'-20'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Thai Dragon Dragon Fruit plant details
Thai Dragon Dragon Fruit is a broadleaf evergreen perennial fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Thai Dragon Dragon Fruit
- Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable or vine
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: edible, evening garden, fragrant, long-blooming, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thai Dragon Dragon Fruit
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A fantastic new edible fruit plant obtained from Thailand. 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. When pollination occurs, round, red or golden colored, edible fruits appear. 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 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, Thai Dragon Fruit may have up to 6 fruiting cycles per year. Grow Thai Dragon Fruit in well-drained soils, in full sun to partial shade. Water this cactus regularly and do not allow the soil to dry out between watering. Fast grower. Easy-to-grow. Easy to containerize
Gardening facts about Thai Dragon Dragon Fruit plant
How to Grow Thai Dragon Dragon Fruit
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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