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- Hylocereus undatus - The Care of Dragon Fruit
- How do you pour Hylocereus undatus?
- Do you need to fertilize Hylocereus undatus?
- Are you allowed to cut the dragon fruit?
- When is time to repot?
- Which diseases and pests can occur?
- What care does Hylocereus undatus need in winter?
- Tips
The Hylocereus undatus is quite easy to maintain
Hylocereus undatus - The Care of Dragon Fruit
Hylocereus undatus is the botanical name of the cactus species known as dragon fruit. The care of the cactus also called Pitahaya is very simple. Only speed and hibernation can be a problem. How to maintain Hylocereus undatus.
How do you pour Hylocereus undatus?
The Hylocereus undatus also survives complete dryness for some time. You should always water it with lime-free water when the substrate is completely dry.
At the beginning of the growing season, pour once through, leaving no water in the saucer.
Do you need to fertilize Hylocereus undatus?
The dragon fruit needs only little nutrients. Do not fertilize a little. Monthly fertilization from April to August is quite enough.
Are you allowed to cut the dragon fruit?
If you have enough space, just let Hylocereus undatus grow. He branches out strong and can also be very high. If it gets too big for you, just turn off each limb. Alternatively, cut them off with a sharp knife.
The truncated shoots can be used well for propagation. The interfaces only have to dry for several days before they are placed in potting soil.
When is time to repot?
In spring, it is checked whether the previous pot is still sufficient. The old substrate is shaken off and replaced with fresh soil. After repotting, do not fertilize for several months.
Which diseases and pests can occur?
If the substrate is too wet, root rot can occur. Furthermore, too much humidity can lead to leaf spot disease.
In particular, scary mosquitoes attack the pests and eat their roots. Less commonly, lice and mealybugs infest the cactus.
What care does Hylocereus undatus need in winter?
In winter the Hylocereus undatus needs a cooler location. Otherwise it will hardly bloom or not at all. Place it in a place that has the following prerequisites:
During the winter you do not have to water the Hylocereus. Do not fertilize him during this time.
Tips
Hylocereus undatus cope with almost any substrate as long as it is not too nutritious and too moist. Cactus clay is well suited. You can also put the soil together from garden soil and sand yourself.