Dragon Fruit
Dragon Fruit is a fruit in the Cactaceae family. It grows best in full sun to part shade with low moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 10-11.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Epiphytic cactus (cuttings) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Striking fruit; night-blooming flowers. Note: Needs sturdy support; some varieties need hand-pollination.
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus) is a climbing epiphytic cactus grown from cuttings for its vivid fruit and large fragrant night-blooming flowers; needs heat and a strong trellis.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Hylocereus undatus|Hardiness zones: 10-11|Propagation: cutting|Light: Full sun to part shade|Water: Low|Mature size: climbing 10-20 feet
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Storing & preserving
Refrigerate ripe fruit; ripen firm fruit at room temperature.
- Freeze: Freezes well raw; spread on a tray first so pieces stay loose.
- Preserve: Make jam or water-bath can high-acid fruit.
- Dry: Dehydrate or air-dry, then store airtight away from light.
General home-preservation guidance — for tested processing times and safety, follow the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Growing timeline
Care & troubleshooting
No curated care & troubleshooting advice for dragon fruit yet. Our extension-sourced library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.