Dark Star

₹800.00

Dark Star Dragon Fruit is a fast-growing hybrid variety crossed between Hylocereus guatemalensis and Hylocereus undatus.
The fruits can weigh close to 2 lbs and are incredibly tasty, with a brix rating reaching over 21. The flavor is deep, sweet, and refreshing, with a grape/lychee taste. The texture is very smooth, juicy, and melting with a low seed count. The flesh is a bright and vibrant magenta color.
It has long skinny bracts or fins that make it especially attractive. White elaborate flowers bloom only at night. Grow Dragon Fruit in well-drained soils, in full sun to partial shade. Water this cactus regularly and do not allow the soil to dry out between watering.
Clade: Eudicots, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Cactaceae, Subfamily: Cactoideae, Genus: Selenicereus, Species: S. undatus

Planting Method

Site Selection

Thrives in subtropical/tropical climates. Prefers full sun and well-drained fertile soil.

Planting

Dig pits 1–1.5 ft deep. Mix soil with Vermicompost. Maintain 2–3 meters spacing between plants.

Care

Watering:

Regular intervals; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Fungicide:

Saaf, Bavistin for root protection

Pesticide:

Hillbay, Negotte as preventive measures

Growth:

Foliar Spray, 19-19-19 growth, Npk

Flowering:

SOP & K Potash to enhance flower quality

Harvest

Fruit appears 1–2 years after planting. Harvest when fruits turn vibrant and slightly soft.

Key Features

Tangy, sweet-tart fruits rich in Vitamins A, C, and antioxidants. Used fresh or for juices.

Propagation

Propagated via seeds, stem cuttings, or grafting. Grafted plants produce fruit much faster.