Is pitaya a shade-loving or sun-loving plant?

Does pitaya prefer shade or sun?

Dragon fruit is a sun-loving plant. As it is a tropical fruit, the plant needs sufficient light to grow, especially during the flowering and fruiting periods. Only by ensuring sufficient light can the plant be promoted to switch from vegetative growth to reproductive growth.

Dragon fruit basking in the sun

Dragon fruit is a typical sun-loving plant. It likes to grow in a warm, well-lit environment. The daily light exposure time should be more than 10 hours. It can accept full sunlight in spring, autumn and winter so that the plant can better carry out photosynthesis.

Dragon fruit can be exposed to the sun. Only under sufficient light can the plant grow better. However, when the light is too strong in summer, appropriate shading is still needed.

Growth habits of pitaya

Pitaya is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas. The plant has strong adaptability to the environment and is light-loving, shade-tolerant, heat-resistant and drought-tolerant. The most suitable growth temperature is around 25-35°C, and it is not demanding on the soil.

Dragon fruit is mostly planted in the ground. It can be planted in a warm, fertile environment. During maintenance, pay attention to keeping the soil slightly moist, because the plant is not very resistant to waterlogging.