Dragon Seeds – Purple

Dragon Fruit Seeds – Purple Variety produce a unique tropical cactus plant admired for its vibrant purple-fleshed fruit and striking pink outer skin. Known for its distinctive look and easy-to-grow nature, this climbing cactus adds an exotic touch to any home garden or greenhouse. The plant features large, fragrant night-blooming flowers and fleshy stems that support the growth of the colorful fruit.

Ideal for warm climates, Dragon Fruit plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. With proper care, they can grow both outdoors in tropical regions or indoors in containers in cooler zones.

Features:

• Type: Perennial cactus plant

• Common Name (US): Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)

• Variety: Purple Flesh

• Plant Type: Climbing cactus

• Growth Habit: Vining and spreading

• Fruit Color: Deep purple interior with bright pink outer skin

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil (pH 6–7)

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering: Moderate; water only when the topsoil feels dry

• Bloom Time: Summer; flowers open at night and last for a single evening

• Pollination: Self-fertile in some types, may require cross-pollination

• Special Feature: Ornamental cactus with edible, colorful fruit

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring or early summer

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 9–11

• Sowing Method: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting or sow directly in warm soil

• Germination Time: 10–30 days

• Germination Temperature: 70–85°F (21–29°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 3–5 feet (90–150 cm)

• Mature Plant Height: 6–10 feet (1.8–3 m) with proper support

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (6–8): May to September (grow in containers)

  • Mid Zones (9–10): March to October (outdoor planting)

  • Southern Zones (10–11): February to November (year-round possible)

• Maintenance: Low; requires trellis or support structure for climbing stems

• Uses: Container gardens, backyard trellises, and tropical landscapes