Dragon fruit seeds - Red dragon (Selenicereus undatus)

Common name: Dragon fruit - Red Dragon Scientific name: Selenicereus undatus Also known as: Red Pitaya Dragon fruit is a climbing tropical plant from the Cactaceae family, with dense, drooping branches and three-sided ribs. It has a strange and interesting appearance, growing in sprawling vines that need trellising suitable for its growth. It is famous for its oval-shaped fruits with a red peel and white flesh. Dragon fruit flower: The flowers of dragon fruit are large, white, night-blooming, with dense stamens and a fragrant scent. Dragon fruit and seed: Its fruits are oval-shaped with a reddish peel and white flesh with a sweet flavor. The small, black, oval-shaped fruits are harvested multiple times a year. Dragon fruit planting season: Grown during spring. Suitable climate and soil for dragon fruit: Needs sufficient sunlight in moderate weather, prefers humidity, and cannot tolerate drought, frost, or high temperatures. It requires continuous monitoring as it is susceptible to pests like scale insects. It is planted in fertile, well-drained soil. Method of planting dragon fruit: Propagated through cuttings and seeds, which are planted in soil at a depth not exceeding 1 cm. Regular watering is necessary. Its benefits and uses: Widely cultivated as a commercial crop, and also grown for decoration due to its unique appearance. Original habitat of dragon fruit: South America.