{"product_id":"dragon-fruit-plant","title":"Dragon Fruit Plant (red)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"165\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"188\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eHylocereus costaricensis\u003c\/em\u003e (red flesh)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dragon Fruit, Pitaya, Strawberry Pear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"422\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"422\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-growing climbing cactus (succulent).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"482\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"482\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eHeight \/ Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines can grow 4–6 m with support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"545\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"545\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eStems:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-sided, fleshy, green with spines along edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, fragrant, night-blooming (“moonflowers”), white or yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval to round, scaly skin, red\/pink\/yellow outside with white, red, or purple flesh dotted with black seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e1. Sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eRequires \u003cstrong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"831\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (at least 6–8 hours\/day).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eCan tolerate partial shade but yields fewer fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e2. Watering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eWater \u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"976\"\u003edeeply once or twice a week\u003c\/strong\u003e in summer; reduce in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eAllow topsoil to dry between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eAvoid overwatering → root rot risk (common in dragon fruit).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e3. Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eWell-draining sandy loam or cactus mix is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eSlightly acidic to neutral (pH 6–7).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eAdd compost or organic matter to improve fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e4. Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eNeeds a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003estrong trellis, pole, or concrete post\u003c\/strong\u003e for climbing and fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eVines are heavy and must be trained to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eBalanced NPK fertilizer (10:10:10 or 13:13:13)\u003c\/strong\u003e during vegetative growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eHigh phosphorus and potassium fertilizer (5:10:10 or 0:10:20)\u003c\/strong\u003e during flowering and fruiting for more blooms and bigger fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eCalcium + Magnesium supplements\u003c\/strong\u003e help in fruit development and prevent nutrient deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eOrganic options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compost, vermicompost, cow manure, bone meal, and seaweed extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003eOther Care Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2832\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove weak, tangled, or excess stems. Keep 3–4 main stems per plant for best yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually starts in 1.5–2 years; flowers bloom at night and may need \u003cstrong data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2621\"\u003ehand-pollination\u003c\/strong\u003e in low pollinator areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easily from stem cuttings (15–30 cm segments).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2832\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2740\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mealybugs, aphids, fruit flies, and fungal stem rot. Neem oil or organic fungicides help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003e̐ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"3291\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003eCulinary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003eEaten fresh, in smoothies, salads, ice creams, and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003eJuice and pulp used in health drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003eMedicinal \/ Nutritional:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3133\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3081\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3081\"\u003eRich in antioxidants, vitamin C, fiber, and minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3133\"\u003eSupports digestion, immunity, and hydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003eOrnamental \/ Environmental:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3291\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3237\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3237\"\u003eLarge night-blooming flowers are spectacular and fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3291\"\u003eCan be grown in gardens, farms, or large pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Wayanadantouch Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52615877263724,"sku":"23","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5289\/8668\/files\/dragon.webp?v=1756481290","url":"https:\/\/wayanadantouchgarden.com\/products\/dragon-fruit-plant","provider":"Wayanadan Touch Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}