How to Plant a Dragon Fruit Bonsai to Bear Fruit
The editor brings you the knowledge about how to plant a dragon fruit bonsai to bear fruit and the techniques and skills of growing a potted dragon fruit, and the editor will introduce them next.
Dragon fruit is a cultivated variety of cactaceae, a fruit that grows in tropical and subtropical regions, originally from countries such as Guatemala and Colombia in Central America. It tastes sweet when eaten, and the flesh is rich in various vitamins and other nutrients, as well as promoting intestinal peristalsis, lowering cholesterol, and preventing colorectal cancer. Next, let's introduce the cultivation methods for a potted dragon fruit.
1. Seed Selection
Seeds can be directly selected from the flesh of the dragon fruit, with the number of seeds depending on the size of the pot. Since the remaining flesh can cause bacterial growth, it is important to remove the flesh first.
2. Choosing Potting Soil
Choose well-draining, breathable sandy soil and a pot of appropriate size for the dragon fruit. Since the root system of dragon fruit is shallow, soil drainage is especially important, and the pot should be chosen with drainage holes to prevent waterlogging, preferably a ceramic pot. Also, make sure to disinfect the soil before planting.
3. Cutting
For cutting, you can directly choose cuttings, select a suitable and robust branch, and insert it into the soil. You can place some tiles and stones in the soil to increase the aeration and drainage of the potting soil. Additionally, insert a stick into the soil along with the branch and tie the stick and branch together to make the plant more upright.
4. Watering
Dragon fruit is drought-tolerant and怕积水, so it is essential to ensure timely drainage during the planting process. Increase watering frequency in the spring and summer seasons, and ensure timely drainage during rainy periods.
5. Lighting
Dragon fruit enjoys light but can tolerate shade. Sufficient light can promote photosynthesis, accelerate growth, and increase the sugar content in the fruit flesh. During the noon of summer, it is appropriate to provide shade to avoid direct sunlight, as this can cause excessive evaporation of plant moisture.
6. Temperature
As a fruit native to tropical and subtropical regions, dragon fruit prefers warm temperatures and can tolerate high heat. Moreover, its cold tolerance is also impressive. The optimal temperature for dragon fruit growth is between 25-35 degrees. It can still grow when the temperature reaches 40 degrees in summer. However, when waiting for newly planted pots to sprout, it is important to keep them warm. If the temperature is too low, you can cover the new pots with plastic film to keep them warm.
7. Diseases and Pests
White rot disease is one of the most common diseases and pests of dragon fruit, mainly caused by the plant's wounds being exposed to a humid environment for a long time, leading to bacterial infection. At this point, the affected part should be cut off directly, or the ulcerated tissue should be opened and the affected area treated with sulfur-phosphorus powder, or left to heal naturally in a dry environment.
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