Bring a tropical touch to your garden with White Dragon Fruit, also known as Pitaya, Pitahaya, or Strawberry Pear. This striking cactus variety produces beautiful night-blooming flowers followed by large, sweet fruits with white, speckled flesh and vivid pink skin. Perfect for both home growers and container gardeners, this fast-growing cactus thrives in warm, sunny environments and can even be grown indoors with proper light.

White Dragon Fruit is prized for its refreshing, mildly sweet flavor, nutrient-rich pulp, and ornamental beauty. Whether you’re cultivating for its exotic fruit or its decorative vines, this plant adds tropical charm to any garden.

Features

• 🌵 Exotic Tropical Cactus: Grows stunning night-blooming flowers and bright pink fruits.
• 🍈 Delicious & Nutritious Fruit: Sweet white pulp rich in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
• 🌞 Ideal for Warm Climates: Thrives in USDA Zones 9–11.
• 🪴 Great for Containers: Perfect for indoor or patio growing with proper sunlight.
• 🌿 Fast Growing: Rapid vine development under warm, sunny conditions.
• 🌼 Beautiful Blooms: Produces large, fragrant white flowers that open at night.
• 🌱 Non-GMO Seeds: Safe, untreated, and naturally sourced for reliable germination.

Specifications

• Common Name: White Dragon Fruit / Pitaya / Pitahaya / Strawberry Pear
• Scientific Name: Hylocereus undatus
• Plant Type: Climbing cactus
• Zones: USDA 9–11
• Growth Habit: Vining, epiphytic cactus
• Height: Up to 20 feet (with support)
• Spread: 4–6 feet
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Sandy, well-draining cactus mix
• Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
• Temperature Range: 65–90°F (18–32°C)
• Days to Germination: 10–30 days
• Maturity: 9–24 months to fruit production
• Bloom Time: Summer, night-blooming
• Harvest Season: Summer to early fall
• Pollination: Self-fertile, but better yields with cross-pollination
• GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
• Uses: Home gardening, edible landscaping, ornamental cactus, container growing

Planting Guide

• Prepare Soil: Use well-draining cactus or succulent mix.
• Sow Seeds: Sprinkle seeds on soil surface and lightly cover with ¼ inch of sand or soil.
• Water: Mist lightly; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
• Light: Provide bright, indirect sunlight or grow lights for germination.
• Temperature: Maintain 70–85°F (21–29°C).
• Germination: Expect sprouts in 1–4 weeks.
• Transplanting: Move seedlings into individual pots once 3–4 inches tall.
• Support: Provide a trellis or stake for vine growth.
• Watering: Reduce watering once established; allow soil to dry out between waterings.
• Fertilization: Feed monthly with a balanced cactus fertilizer during the growing season.
• Harvest: Pick fruit when skin turns bright pink and slightly soft to the touch.

Care Tips

• Avoid overwatering — root rot is the most common issue.
• Use a climbing support to encourage upright vine growth.
• Prune regularly to maintain shape and airflow.
• Protect from frost — bring indoors or cover if temperatures drop below 50°F.
• Pollinate flowers manually for higher fruit yields if grown indoors.