Where does the dragon fruit grow? What plant does the dragon fruit grow from?

Dragon fruit is divided into red-heart and white-heart dragon fruit, the difference is whether it contains betacyanin. Betacyanin is a plant pigment, naturally non-toxic. So, where does dragon fruit grow? How does it grow? Let's take a closer look.

Where does dragon fruit grow?

The dragon fruit is named after its fleshy scales that resemble those of a dragon. When its bright and large flowers bloom, the fragrance spreads everywhere. When it is planted in a pot, it gives people a sense of good fortune, so it is also called the "auspicious fruit."

In addition, dragon fruit does not grow from the ground , but is a fruit on the tree . However, it is not like other fruits that grow on branches and hang on branches. It grows from wavy leaves . Moreover, it grows on the abnormal stem of the plant , and generally produces fruits at the end of the stem.

The pitaya tree belongs to the cactus family and is a plant of the genus Pitaya. The plant is native to tropical deserts in Central America, such as Brazil and Mexico, and is a typical tropical plant. Its fiery red fruits are neatly arranged on whip-like branches, which is very beautiful.

Where is the main production area of ​​dragon fruit?

Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit , so it is produced more in some tropical countries. In China, it can only be grown in some southern tropical regions, such as Hainan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian and other provinces.

In the Lingnan region, pitaya is a very common fruit, and Zhanjiang, Guangdong, is also known as the "hometown of pitaya" .

Dragon fruit hanging picture

How to choose delicious dragon fruit

1. Weigh it

When choosing a dragon fruit, you should weigh it carefully. Pick up a few and compare them, and pick the heaviest one. The heavier the dragon fruit, the juicier and fuller the flesh.

2. According to the shape

  When choosing dragon fruit, choose plump and short ones. Don't choose thin and long ones, because they are not sweet, have less water, and are not delicious.

3. According to maturity

  Don't choose overripe or too raw ones, as they are not tasty. You can gently pinch and press it with your hands. If it is very soft, it means the dragon fruit is overripe. If it is very hard and cannot be pressed, it means the dragon fruit is still raw. Generally, it is best to choose one with moderate hardness and softness.

4. Look at the smoothness of the skin

  When choosing dragon fruit, the smoother its skin is, the fresher it is and the tastier the flesh will be.

5. Look at the roots

  Before choosing a dragon fruit, carefully observe whether its roots are rotten. Fresh and delicious dragon fruit should not have rotten roots.