Bring the beauty of the tropics to your backyard with Red Dragon Fruit Seeds, also known as Red Pitaya Seeds. This exotic climbing cactus plant produces strikingly vibrant red-skinned fruits with deep red flesh that’s naturally sweet and packed with nutrients.
These Non-GMO dragon fruit seeds are easy to germinate and suitable for both beginner and expert gardeners. Perfect for container growing or outdoor trellises, Red Dragon Fruit plants thrive in warm, sunny environments and add a tropical touch to your edible garden or patio space.
Features
- Premium Non-GMO Seeds: Natural and untreated for healthy plant growth.
- Tropical Exotic Variety: Produces beautiful red dragon fruits with sweet red flesh.
- Fast-Germinating: Seeds sprout quickly in warm conditions.
- Adaptable Growth: Perfect for containers, greenhouses, or outdoor planting.
- Rich in Nutrients: Fruit is packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber.
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal watering and care once established.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Hylocereus costaricensis
- Common Name: Red Pitaya / Red Dragon Fruit
- Plant Type: Perennial climbing cactus
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, untreated
- Fruit Color: Red skin with deep red flesh
- Fruit Flavor: Sweet and mildly tart
- Soil Type: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
- Soil pH: 6.0 – 7.5
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Watering Needs: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 – 12
- Planting Season: Spring or early summer
- Days to Germination: 10 – 20 days
- Days to Maturity: 6 – 8 months to flower, 12+ months for fruiting
- Temperature Range: 70°F – 95°F (21°C – 35°C)
- Spacing: 8 – 10 feet apart
- Pollination: Self-pollinating, though hand-pollination improves yield
- Growth Habit: Climbing cactus with aerial roots
- Height at Maturity: 6 – 20 feet (with trellis support)
- Lifespan: Long-lived perennial (up to 20 years)
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
Planting Guide
- Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in water for 12–24 hours before planting.
- Soil Preparation: Use a cactus or succulent mix with good drainage.
- Planting Depth: Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in moist soil.
- Sunlight: Place in bright sunlight or partial shade.
- Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until germination; avoid overwatering.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings to larger pots or garden beds once 3–4 inches tall.
- Support: Provide a trellis or support structure for the climbing stems.
- Harvest: Fruits are ready when skin turns vibrant red and softens slightly.
