Pitahaya red with white flesh (pitaya, dragon fruit, dragon fruit) 10 PCS fresh seeds, Fruit seeds, Organic seeds, Non GMO

🌱 Hylocereus undatus — Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit

This product is a pack of 10 fresh seeds of the Pitahaya red with white flesh, a rare and exotic fruit-bearing cactus. It belongs to the Cactaceae family and is known for its unique characteristics and health benefits.

🌿 Botanical Description

The Pitahaya is a large climbing or creeping cactus with a height of 3 to 15 meters. It has a red-pink fruit with white flesh, which is low in calories and rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, phosphorus, and calcium. The flowers are edible and can be brewed with tea, while the flesh contains many small black seeds. The skin is inedible and may contain pesticides.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Provide high temperatures (25-30°C) and humidity for 1-2 weeks.
• Germination temperature and time: 25-30°C, 1-2 weeks.
• Soil type: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral.
• Watering and fertilization: Water thoroughly, then reduce watering to once a week. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11, frost tolerance: 0°C.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Pitahaya is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, typically growing in humid, subtropical climates with high temperatures and rainfall. It thrives in areas with full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil.

✨ Interesting Facts

Pitahaya has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, and its flowers are edible and can be brewed with tea. The flesh contains many small black seeds and is rich in antioxidants. It is recommended to eat pitaya slightly chilled, as its aroma is lost when heated.

🪴 Care and Maintenance

Pitahaya is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care. It can be grown indoors in volumetric pots, taking it outside for the summer in a shady garden. Flowering and fruiting occur after 5-7 years of life, stimulated by the lengthening of daylight.