How to Plant a Small Potted Dragon Fruit
Introduction: This article introduces how to plant a small potted dragon fruit and shares the cultivation techniques of this green plant. Corrections are welcome if there are any mistakes!
Dragon fruit is a cultivated variety of cactaceae, a fruit that grows in tropical and subtropical regions, and is 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. It also has the effects of promoting intestinal peristalsis, lowering cholesterol, and preventing colorectal cancer. Next, I will introduce the cultivation method of potted dragon fruit.
1. Seed Selection
Seeds can be directly selected from the flesh of the dragon fruit, and the number of seeds depends on the size of the pot. Since the remaining flesh can cause bacterial growth, it is important to remove the flesh first.
2. Soil and Pot Selection
Choose a well-drained and ventilated sandy soil and a pot of appropriate size for the dragon fruit. Since the root system of dragon fruit is shallow, the drainage of the soil is particularly important, and the pot should also have drainage holes to prevent waterlogging, preferably a ceramic pot. In addition, it is necessary to disinfect the soil before planting.
3. Cutting
For cutting, you can directly choose cutting seedlings, select a healthy branch, and insert it into the soil. You can put some tiles and stones in the soil to increase the aeration and drainage of the potting soil. Also, insert a stick into the soil along with the branch, and tie the stick and the branch together to make the plant more upright.
4. Watering
Dragon fruit is drought-resistant and afraid of waterlogging, so it is important to drain water in time during the planting process. Increase the watering frequency in spring and summer, and pay attention to timely drainage in rainy seasons.
5. Lighting
Dragon fruit loves light and is shade-tolerant. Sufficient lighting can promote the photosynthesis of dragon fruit, accelerate its growth rate, and increase the sugar content in the flesh. In the summer noon, it is necessary to provide appropriate shade to avoid direct sunlight, as it can cause excessive evaporation of plant moisture.
6. Temperature
As a fruit originally from tropical and subtropical regions, dragon fruit prefers warmth and can tolerate high temperatures. Moreover, its cold resistance is also considerable. The most suitable temperature for dragon fruit growth is between 25-35 degrees Celsius. It can still grow when the temperature in summer reaches 40 degrees. However, when waiting for the newly planted pot to germinate, it is important to keep it warm. If the temperature is too low, you can cover the new pot with plastic film to keep it warm.
7. Diseases and Pests
White绢 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. In this case, the affected part should be cut off directly, or the ulcerated tissue should be opened, and sulfur-phosphorus powder should be applied to the affected area, or the affected area should be dried in a dry environment to heal naturally.
The above sharing on how to plant a small potted dragon fruit and the specific introduction of the cultivation techniques of dragon fruit are for netizens' reference.