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).

Pet friendly.