Dragon Fruit (Red Flesh)
Taxonomy
Hylocereus Polyrhizus
Hylocereus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Dragon Fruit (Red Flesh)
Water
How often to water your Dragon Fruit (Red Flesh)
every 12
Dragon Fruit (Red Flesh) needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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Finding light for Dragon Fruit (Red Flesh) in your home
a window
Dragon Fruit (Red Flesh) love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dragon Fruit (Red Flesh) does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dragon Fruit (Red Flesh) in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Dragon Fruit (Red Flesh)
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dragon Fruit (Red Flesh) after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Dragon Fruit (Red Flesh) thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Dragon Fruit (Red Flesh) requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Dragon Fruit (Red Flesh)
Dragon Fruit (Red Flesh)
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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