Thailand Dragon Plant

₹150.00

Thai dragon red is one of the most popular varieties of dragon fruit. Their flesh is dark red and their taste is sweeter than the white Thai dragon. The health benefits of this fruit are enormous. Eating the red Thai dragon fruit can aid in controlling the blood sugar, lower cholesterol and even improving heart health
Dragonfruit stems are scandent (climbing habit), creeping, sprawling or clambering, and branch profusely. There can be four to seven of them, between 5 and 10 m (16 and 33 ft)or longer, with joints from 30 to 120 cm (12 to 47 in) or longer, and 10 to 12 cm (3.9 to 4.7 in) thick; with generally three ribs; margins are corneous (horn-like) with age, and undulate
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.