Dragon Fruit - Pearl
Selenicereus undatusPitaya Pearl
$19.75 ($9.90-$19.90 choose a size)
Specifications of Dragon Fruit - Pearl
Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg, Sometimes
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA
Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot
Water Requirements Drought Hardy (Little Watering)
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years
Sun or Shade Part (Sun:50-80%)
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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Customer Tips & Reviews Dragon Fruit - Pearl
Dragon Fruit - Pearl
Im growing a pearl pitaya in Melbourne, have it sitting on a post under dappled light in summer. Gets a little cold burn on new growth in winter. I look after it with seaweed solution and Charlie carp. Great tropical fruit for Melbourne.
BRINSMEAD, QLD, Australia
White pulp doesnt stain like red dragonfruit; not as sweet but a stronger more tangy flavour; 2 crops a year in Cairns
WYNN VALE, SA, Australia
Dragon Fruit is one my my favourite fruits to eat especailly when chilled - so ordered one from Daley's. I have potted it a huge 510mm pot ( ~50L) and drilled heaps of drainage holes, have used my standard potting mix of rich organics and slow release ...
CARLINGFORD, NSW, Australia
This Vietnamese variety produces quite tasty, sweet fruit - red skin, white flesh. Better tasting than the red flesh variety. Should be eaten soon after picking to get best flavour.
Wakeley, NSW, Australia
The one in the picture shown was bought from another supplier but it's the same type as the Vietnam Dragon fruit. The fruits are so much more sweeter than the bland ones you get from the shops.I just put together a trellis and is growing the yellow var...
BRIGHTON EAST, VIC, Australia
These have been growing very well. My only problem is that I do notyet have enough space for them in the garden so the poor things arestill in pots. They will never get to fruiting size in pots!Ihave found it's best to keep them out of the rain in wint...
Eagleby, QLD, Australia
Growing well in pot. Working out how where to place for fruiting.
Valley Heights, NSW, Australia
yet to put in ground. have been over wintering. also having hot discussion with husband about where i can put it. has continued to grow over winter in pot.
Maryland, NSW, Australia
It has only flowered twice so far but despite hand pollination, there was no fruit set. UPDATE: Flowers regularly and sets fruit without hand pollination. Fruit is divine! Much sweeter than the white-fleshed pitaya.
