What does a dragon fruit tree look like? Dragon fruit pictures

1. What does it look like?

Stem: The stem of the pitaya tree is very similar to a cactus stick. It is green in color and can generally grow very tall. It usually grows to about 2 meters and will bloom and bear fruit when it has 5-6 internodes.

Branches: The dragon fruit tree has many branches that extend in all directions and have aerial roots. The branches are mostly triangular, 0.2-0.5 meters long, only 3-8 centimeters wide, with wavy or scalloped edges, dark green or light blue-green in color, and no hair on the surface. Old branches are light brown and have a bony texture.

Flowers: The flowers of the pitaya tree are funnel-shaped and very large, with a diameter of between 15-25 cm, and usually open at night. Its receptacle has green scales, which are generally lanceolate. The outermost calyx is yellow-green and will recurve when in full bloom. The petals inside are white with a pointed tip, and the filaments are yellow-white. It usually blooms from July to December.

Fruit: The fruit of the pitaya tree is naturally the pitaya, an oblong berry with a red skin and triangular fronds on top. The flesh inside is white, and there are also many black seeds. The fruit is 7-12 cm long and 5-10 cm in diameter. The seeds are very small, more than 2 mm long and only about 1 mm wide.

2. How to raise

When growing dragon fruit trees, it is generally necessary to use sandy loam rich in humus. Good drainage can prevent water accumulation at the roots and is more conducive to breathing. Although the plant is relatively drought-resistant, it still needs sufficient water during the growing period to facilitate its growth. At the same time, it also needs appropriate fertilizer to supplement its nutrients. In winter, you need to take good warming measures and can withstand temperatures of 4-8℃.