Can dragon fruit be grown in sand?

Can dragon fruit be grown in sand?

Dragon fruit can be planted in sand, but generally it cannot be planted entirely in sand because the nutrients in sand are not enough, so some other soil needs to be mixed when growing it in sand.

How to plant pitaya with sand

1. Coarse sand

Generally, when planting pitaya with coarse sand, a gauze net is needed at the bottom to ensure its air permeability.

2. Fine sand

Generally, fine sand is suitable for growing pitaya, so when using it to grow pitaya, you can mix it with some other nutrient soil and plant it directly.

Dragon fruit soil preparation method

1. Ordinary soil + sand + boiler slag

A mixture of 6 parts ordinary soil, 2 parts sand, and 2 parts boiler slag is suitable for growing pitaya, and it can promote the growth and development of pitaya.

2. Leaf mold + perlite + river sand

Mix 3 parts of leaf mold, 1 part of sand and 1 part of perlite. Generally, perlite has a certain air permeability, so this kind of soil can help it drain.

How to grow dragon fruit in the sand

Generally, when planting dragon fruit with sand, it is necessary to water it regularly. Because its soil has a certain air permeability, you can water it more appropriately to promote the growth of dragon fruit.