{"product_id":"hvid-dragefrugt-selenicereus-undatus-fro-20-stk","title":"White Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus) | seeds, 20 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHylocereus undatus\u003c\/em\u003e (accepted name: \u003cem\u003eSelenicereus undatus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pitahaya, dragon fruit, white dragon fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dragon fruit, white-fleshed dragon fruit, pitaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHylocereus undatus\u003c\/em\u003e is the plant behind the classic dragon fruit – the spectacular pink fruit with green scales and white flesh filled with tiny black seeds. The species is native to Central America, from Mexico to Honduras, but is today cultivated as a fruit crop in tropical and subtropical regions across large parts of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is a climbing, epiphytic cactus with long, triangular, and vigorous stems. In nature, it uses trees and rocks for support and can climb several meters toward the light using aerial roots. This makes it very different from the spherical and columnar cacti we normally associate with the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the plant's greatest attractions is its flowering. \u003cem\u003eHylocereus undatus\u003c\/em\u003e develops enormous white flowers that open in the evening and at night. The individual flowers only last a short time, but can reach about 25–30 cm in size and are an impressive sight. After successful pollination, the characteristic dragon fruits develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhite, red, or yellow dragon fruit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHylocereus undatus\u003c\/em\u003e is particularly known for its pink to red fruits with white flesh. We also have seeds of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/rod-dragefrugt-selenicereus-undatus-fro-20-stk?\" title=\"Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus costaricensis) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHylocereus costaricensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which is grown for dragon fruits with vibrant red to purple flesh. The two plants can look similar vegetatively, but the color of the fruits makes the difference very clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want an even more unique pitahaya, you can also grow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/gul-dragefrugt-selenicereus-megalanthus-sjaelden-fro-5-stk?\" title=\"Yellow Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus megalanthus) (RARE) | seeds\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/gul-dragefrugt-selenicereus-megalanthus-sjaelden-fro-5-stk?\" title=\"Yellow Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus megalanthus) (RARE) | seeds\"\u003eHylocereus megalanthus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. It produces the so-called yellow pitahaya with a yellow, thornier skin and light flesh. The species originates from northwestern South America and thus differs from \u003cem\u003eH. undatus\u003c\/em\u003e in both the appearance of the fruit and its natural distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three species are therefore particularly exciting to grow together: the classic white-fleshed dragon fruit from \u003cem\u003eH. undatus\u003c\/em\u003e, the red-fleshed type from \u003cem\u003eH. costaricensis\u003c\/em\u003e, and the yellow pitahaya from \u003cem\u003eH. megalanthus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHylocereus undatus\u003c\/em\u003e grows faster than many traditional cacti and thrives best in a bright and warm environment. It prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVery bright light and preferably several hours of sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn airy and well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegular watering during the active growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWarm temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA sturdy support that the plant can climb on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is a cactus, \u003cem\u003eHylocereus undatus\u003c\/em\u003e is adapted to a more epiphytic lifestyle and should therefore not be treated exactly like a desert cactus. The soil must be well-drained, but the plant appreciates more regular watering and nutrients during active growth. A good \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kaktus-og-sukkulent-mix-5-l\" title=\"Cactus and succulent soil\"\u003ecactus and succulent soil\u003c\/a\u003e is suitable, and throughout the growing season, you can advantageously add our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/langtidsvirkende-okologisk-godning-kaktus\" title=\"Slow-release Organic fertilizer for Cacti\"\u003eorganic cactus fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Denmark, the plant is best grown in a pot, greenhouse, or conservatory. In the summer, it can stand outdoors in a warm and sheltered spot, but it cannot tolerate the Danish winter and must be overwintered frost-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing from seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon fruit is relatively easy to grow from seed and is therefore also an exciting cactus for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSow the seeds superficially in a fine and well-drained seed-starting soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCover the seeds only very lightly or leave them on the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the temperature around 22–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil slightly moist during germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the sowing in a bright location, but avoid strong direct sun on very young sprouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds often germinate relatively quickly in warm conditions. The first seedlings are very small, but gradually develop their characteristic succulent growth. When the plants become larger, they can be repotted into a coarser and more well-drained cactus soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed-grown plants require patience before they become large enough to bloom and set fruit, but in return, you get the opportunity to follow the entire development from an almost microscopic seed to a large, climbing fruit cactus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector's value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHylocereus undatus\u003c\/em\u003e combines, in an unusual way, a cactus, an ornamental plant, and an exotic fruit plant. The enormous night-blooming flowers are in themselves worth growing the plant for, while the possibility of eventually having homegrown dragon fruits makes it even more interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, the species is a good example of how diverse the cactus family is. Instead of growing slowly in a dry desert, this is a fast-growing, climbing cactus that can naturally grow up through other vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHylocereus undatus\u003c\/em\u003e is therefore an obvious choice for anyone who wants to grow one of the world's most recognizable exotic fruits entirely from seed – and together with \u003cem\u003eH. costaricensis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eH. megalanthus\u003c\/em\u003e, you can create your own little collection of different dragon fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Can also be purchased as a plant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/hvid-dragefrugt-hylocereus-undatus-plante\" title=\"White Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus) | plant\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310902636812,"sku":"EF-EF-008","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/products\/Selenicereusundatus2.jpg?v=1679253960","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/hvid-dragefrugt-selenicereus-undatus-fro-20-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}