💛 Yellow Dragon Fruit (Pitaya) Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Selenicereus megalanthus |
| Common name | Yellow Dragon Fruit, Golden Pitaya |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Origin | South America (Colombia, Ecuador) |
| Type | Climbing cactus, perennial fruit plant |
| Fruit color | Bright yellow skin, white flesh |
| Taste | Very sweet, aromatic (sweeter than red types) |
| Fruit weight | 200–400 g |
| Season | June–November (main), some winter harvests in warm areas |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height/Vine length: 2–3 meters (needs support pole)
- Bearing age: 1.5–2 years (from cutting)
- Yield: 10–15 tonnes/acre (full-grown plants)
- Lifespan: 15–20 years
- Flowers: Large white, night-blooming, self-pollinated
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical & subtropical |
| Temperature | 20–35°C |
| Rainfall | 600–1200 mm |
| Soil | Sandy loam, well-drained |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Sunlight | Full sun (6–8 hrs/day) |
⚠️ Avoid waterlogging — roots rot easily in standing water.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Stem cuttings (30–40 cm)
- Spacing: 2 × 2 m (around 800–1000 plants/acre)
- Support: Concrete or wooden pole with circular frame on top
- Irrigation: Once a week; drip system preferred
- Fertilizer:
- FYM 10–15 kg/plant/year
- NPK (10:10:10) 200 g/plant twice a year
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