Dragon Fruit (YELLOW) Plant
Dragon fruit, a perennial, prefers well-drained sandy soil and partial shade to full sun. It's fast-growing and benefits from regular watering.
Habit
Perennial
Height
1 to 2 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well Drained, sandy loam
Shade
Partial shade to Full Sun
Moisture
Moist
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Central America
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
3 to 5 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
15 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
3 to 5 years
Health Benefits
High in Vitamin C, Antioxidant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% cactus mix, 30% perlite, 30% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose , stem rot
dark colour lesion on stem , yellowing of the stem
Remove the infected parts , cut the infected plant
Spraying of mancozeb @2g in 1 litre of water , Copperoxychloride@0.2% in 1 litre of water