{"product_id":"rod-dragefrugt-hylocereus-costaricensis-plante","title":"Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus costaricensis) | plant","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eHylocereus costaricensis\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"273\"\u003eSelenicereus costaricensis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red dragon fruit, pitahaya, Costa Rican pitahaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red dragon fruit, Costa Rican pitaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eHylocereus costaricensis\u003c\/em\u003e, better known as red dragon fruit, is a tropical climbing cactus from Central America. It is famous for its spectacular fruits with pink to red skin and an intensely red, sweet flesh filled with small black seeds. The fruit is both decorative and tasty – rich in antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eAppearance and growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eThis species is a fast-growing climbing cactus that forms triangular, green stems with aerial roots, making it suitable for cultivation on trellises, fences, or large pots with support. It blooms with enormous, white nocturnal flowers, often called \"moonflowers,\" which only open for one night but are among the largest and most beautiful in the cactus world. After pollination, the spectacular red fruits develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eUsage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eDragon fruit is popular in the kitchen for its fresh and slightly sweet taste. It can be eaten raw, used in fruit salads, smoothies, or desserts. The red variety is particularly valued for its intensely colored flesh and high content of antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eCultivation and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires full sun to partial shade for optimal growth and fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in warmth (20–35 °C) and does not tolerate frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, sandy, or slightly acidic soil. We use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kaktus-og-sukkulent-mix-5-l\" title=\"Kaktus \u0026amp; Sukkulent jord (5 L)\"\u003ecactus soil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the growing season – the soil should be slightly moist, but never waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertilize with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/okologisk-godning-kaktus\" title=\"Økologisk kaktusgødning\"\u003ecactus fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e during the growing season to promote flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers open at night and are pollinated in nature by bats and moths. When growing in a greenhouse, hand pollination may be necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eHylocereus costaricensis\u003c\/em\u003e is a spectacular and useful cactus that combines ornamental value, dramatic flowers, and delicious tropical fruits. Perfect for collectors, greenhouses, and fruit enthusiasts who want to try their hand at growing their own dragon fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2190\" data-start=\"1951\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/rod-dragefrugt-selenicereus-undatus-fro-20-stk?\" title=\"Rød Dragefrugt (Hylocereus costaricensis) | frø\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Also available as seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The images are intended as examples of the plant and do not necessarily represent the exact plant being purchased.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Seedlings (approx. 5 cm)","offer_id":54455453319436,"sku":null,"price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (approx. 10 cm)","offer_id":54455453352204,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Selenicereusundatus_red_1.jpg?v=1756823646","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/rod-dragefrugt-hylocereus-costaricensis-plante","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}