20 PURPLE DRAGON FRUIT (Pitaya / Pitahaya / Strawberry Pear) Hylocereus Undatus Cactus Seeds

Description:

Name: Purple Dragon Fruit (Cactus)
Other common names: Pitaya, Pitahaya Fruit, Strawberry Pear
Scientific name: Hylocereus Undatus
Color: Purple flesh
Plant seeds: Outdoors after frost, indoors weeks before last frost
Plant height: 15 – 20′ Vine/Climber
Plant spacing: 12’
Bloom time: July – Oct
Hardiness zone: 9 – 11
Light requirements: Sun
Soil and water preferences: Average
Quantity: 20 seeds
Details: This plant is a type of cactus. It is suitable for indoor growth. The exotic looking fruits typically weigh just under 1 pound each and have a texture similar to that of a Kiwi fruit. Dragon fruit can be consumed raw, dried, or processed into juice or wine. The fruit has a mild sweet taste. Additionally, the flowers are edible and can be steeped as tea. This plant is noted for being low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals.