DRAGON FRUIT - FRANKIES RED DWARF
By Lockyer Valley Dragonfruit All Rights Reserved, Used by Permission (Photo Credits)Botanical Name: Selenicereus megalanthus x monacanthus
Description
Other Names: #LS15, pitaya pitahaya
These strongly scented trumpet like flowers are freely produced in late summer followed by fruit in 4-8 weeks. Orange-red skin with vibrant pink-red flesh. Best flavoured pitaya, but very thorny.
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Plant Information or Specifications
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Preferred Climate
Tropical, Subtropical
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
2-5m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating), 2 compatible plants (Pollination Required)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Likes Temps above 5deg, Sometimes
Suitability in Pots
Yes
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering, Drought Hardy (Little Watering)
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
Can be pruned to 2m
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
4-5 Years
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Perfect Drainage (Sand/Volcanic)
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
February, March, April, May, June
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