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Dragon Fruit Cactus (Pitaya)
Dragon Fruit Cactus (Pitaya)
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Taking care of a Cactus Fruit du Dragon (Pitaya), commonly known as dragon fruit, is relatively easy, as this plant is a type of cactus that thrives in warm, sunny environments. Here’s a detailed care guide:
1. Light Requirements
- Full Sun: Dragon fruit cactus requires a lot of light to thrive. Place it in a location where it receives 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- If you are growing it indoors, choose a sunny windowsill or use grow lights to ensure it gets enough light.
2. Watering
- Moderate Watering: Like most cacti, dragon fruit doesn’t need too much water. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
- In growing season (spring and summer): Water once every week or when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry.
- In dormant season (fall and winter): Reduce watering to once every 2-3 weeks or less, depending on your climate.
- Avoid Overwatering: Make sure the pot has good drainage to prevent root rot.
3. Soil
- Well-draining soil: Use cactus or succulent potting mix, or you can create your own by mixing regular potting soil with sand or perlite to improve drainage.
- Dragon fruit prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH of 6-7.
4. Temperature
- Dragon fruit thrives in warm temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
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