Currently 15cm long - The Dragon Fruit/Pitaya/Night-Blooming Cereus is a fast growing, drought tolerant, climbing cactus that provides magnificent large fragrant flowers and exotically beautiful fruit with a delicious taste somewhat like a melon.
This is sent as a cutting, which is very easy to grow. Cuttings are left to dry for a few days to a week after removal so postage is no problem.
This is the self pollinating variety (only one plant needed). In 9 months you should have your first fruit. If fruit doesn't set the local wildlife (moths, bats, etc) aren't pollinating your flowers and you will have to.
Fruit are up to 1 kg, spine-free, with red skin and dark red flesh (high in antioxidants). The fruit is delicious to eat fresh or chilled, and is lovely with lemon or lime juice or with ice cream. Its dragon shape makes an attractive edible garnish. It is also used in jams or as a base for drinks. Flower buds can also be cooked as a vegetable.
Limited stock: only 2 cuttings per customer please;