Dragon Fruit Plants Why do they call it dragon fruit? Legend has a story of the dragon and the fire. In the Chinese culture, the dragon is a symbol of a strong and powerful animal. It 'puffs' out fireballs after
Dragon Fruit Plants Yellow dragon fruit varieties Ecuador PaloraEcuador Palora is one of the sweetest dragon fruits there is. In fact, to many people it is hands down the sweetest variety. The Palora tastes like honey or
Dragon Fruit Plants Dragon fruit flower to fruit For regular dragon fruits, the flower-to-fruit process takes around 30 days. For the red-flowered Asunta, it takes 60 days. It's from 150 days for the yellow Palora. If you're interested
Dragon Fruit Plants How to cut a dragon fruit Cutting a dragon fruit in half is one of the fastest ways for self-enjoyment or BRIX sweetness tasting. You can also cut it in wedges, round slices or square cubes.
Dragon Fruit Plants What color is dragon fruit inside The inside of a dragon fruit can have white (most common), red, pinkish, or purple color. It depends on the variety and to some degree the nutrients in the soil
Dragon Fruit Plants What does dragon fruit taste like? Depending on the sugar content and the variety, some dragon fruit may taste like golden kiwi while others can remind you of a straight-up spoon of honey. When you bite
Dragon Fruit Plants How to make concrete dragon fruit posts Some people say the premixed just-add-water cement powder may not be as strong as the one you mix yourself. Another issue when making the concrete posts is the steel rebar
Dragon Fruit Plants How to build a dragon fruit trellis: DIY ideas guide Hi friends, if you're looking for some DIY ideas to build a dragon fruit trellis in containers then check out this following section. If you're wanting a trellis for in-ground
Dragon Fruit Plants Red dragon fruit vs White dragon fruit: What's the difference Most of the time when people talk about red or white dragon fruits, they mean the red or white inside flesh. To tell the difference between the red & white
Dragon Fruit Plants How to make dragon fruits sweeter Let's find out how to get sweet-tasting dragon fruits: Firstly, not too much sandSand is a well-draining material with very low Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC). It doesn't hold well onto
Dragon Fruit Plants How to test the sweetness of dragon fruits To test the sweetness of dragon fruits, you can use a little tool called the BRIX refractometer (or Br for short). It measures the sugar content in the juice. On
Dragon Fruit Plants Winter care tips for dragon fruit plants As winter approaches, many folks take their dragon fruit plants indoors. If the temperatures get below 32-55F (0-12.8C), it will damage the plants. Some folks hook lines of light
Dragon Fruit Plants Dragon fruit varieties selection guide Most of the dragon fruits we have today originate from central America–in places like Guatemala, Nicaragua & Colombia. In the 1980s or so, the Frenchmen helped carry these to
Dragon Fruit Plants Why are my dragon fruits dropping? Dragon fruits dropping off the branch may be because the fruits have been left on the trees for way too long. They naturally drop off then as they get over-ripe.
Dragon Fruit Plants Can a dragon fruit plant survive in saline water? Growing & harvesting dragon fruits in saline water and even salty soil has been experimented and implemented successfully in places around the world. This is one farmer (Mr. Phuong) who
Dragon Fruit Plants How to prune dragon fruits Most people prune the dragon fruits after they have set fruits. This is usually the fall season. Depending on where you are located, this can be November or May. Before
Dragon Fruit Plants Should we get rid of ants on dragon fruit flowers? It may be better just to leave the ants on dragon fruit flowers alone. Let the ants do their work. Some folks say ants really help carry something in &
Dragon Fruit Plants How to tell if dragon fruits are ripe & ready for harvest? About 3 days after the dragon fruits have turned from green to red, you can harvest them. Look for a pink red color on the skin & scales. Try wiggling
Dragon Fruit Plants Dragon fruit splitting: Why & how to prevent it Dragon fruit cracking or splitting up may be because of over-watering & some other mechanical factors.. It may be due to over-watering when the fruits are nearly ripe. Sometimes, growers
Dragon Fruit Plants Where to get dragon fruit pitahaya cuttings & containers Dragon fruits in general like some big, wide space for their roots to expand out. Let's check out some good places to get your cuttings and containers to begin playing
Dragon Fruit Plants Are there red dragon fruit flowers? Yes, there are red dragon fruit flowers. Some varieties of dragon fruit have reddish, pink & purple shades. They are just as beautiful as the white flowers. Have a look
Dragon Fruit Plants Why are my dragon fruits so small? Small dragon fruits may be related to the pollination rate, plant health & flower opening/closing. Let's see some possible reasons together. 1. Pollination fertilized rateIn some cases, rain can
Dragon Fruit Plants How to pollinate dragon fruit Let's see how we can hand pollinate dragon fruit. It's lots of fun.
Dragon Fruit Plants Orange spots on my dragon fruit plant Red orange spots on dragon fruit plants are often caused by overwatering or high humidity (beginning of rainy season). The excess moisture attracts a fungus with this long name Botryosphaeria
Dragon Fruit Plants How to Graft Dragon Fruits Let's experiment dragon fruit grafting together: Why do people graft dragon fruits1. Easily switch between different speciesWhite dragon fruits are grown widely because they are strong, tolerant & have good