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...
