Dragon Fruit

 In the seed swap the beginning of 2019 we were in a drawing for a start to a dragon fruit, and we were one of the winners. We were (and still are) so very excited. We researched how to take care of one. 

• They are usually grown outside in zones 9 to 11, but they can be grown inside in a big pot.
• They are in the cactus family, and are very pokey... 🤣
• The flowers only open for one night, and gives off an inviting fruity fragrance.
• Because it’s a cactus, it loves the sun and to be dry. However the best temperatures for it is between 65° and 80°
• It’s a climbing cactus so it needs support. A trellis is the best option for it.
• Many varieties are self-pollinators, but some require cross pollination. (We are not sure which one we have. 🤷🏻‍♀️)
• They can be grown from seed, but take a lot longer.
• It can produce fruit within a year of being established, and can produce for 20 to 30 years.

Here is a photo of our cutting

Here are more pictures of it growing over the last year.

Hopefully we get flowers soon and then fruit!