Dragon Fruit In Pot: Do you know that you can grow dragon fruit in a pot? Plant this expensively sold fruit once and enjoy its fruits for about 25 years. Let us tell you the complete process.
Dragon fruit in balcony: Have you ever thought that an exotic fruit like dragon fruit can be grown in the balcony of your home? No no, but it is possible. It is a plant of cactus family, hence it does not require much care. If you just get good sunlight and a big pot, you can easily plant it at home. Plant this tree once and eat fruits for about 25 years. Those who are fond of balcony gardening can definitely plant it in their garden. So let us tell you how to plant this fruit in a pot which is available for Rs 100-300.
Materials for planting dragon fruit plant
16-20 inch pot, stick for support, good sunlight and soil fertilizer. 40% Garden Soil + 40% Sand + 20% Compost. Fill it in a pot with good drainage. Provide support of 3-4 feet of wood or pipe for the plant to grow.
After this, take a healthy cutting and apply root fertilizer to it and plant it at a depth of 4 inches. Then add water. After planting, do not keep the plant in sunlight immediately. Keep it in light shades. Keep it in the sun after two to three days.
how to take care
It doesn’t like too much water, so water it when the soil feels dry. 4-5 hours of sunlight is necessary. The more dust this plant receives, the faster it grows.
when to fertilize
Apply first fertilizer 30 days after planting. Add 200–300 grams of light compost or cowdung manure. After this, add regular fertilizer every 45–60 days. You add vermi compost, cow dung manure. Apart from this, also add bone meal and moisture cake.
Fertilizer is necessary in summer
Dragon fruit grows fastest in the summer months (April–June). At this time, organic manure and liquid fertilizer show very good effect.
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How long does it take for dragon fruit to bear fruit?
If planted from cuttings, fruits start appearing in 12-18 months. If planted from seeds, it takes 2-3 years. A plant will give only 3-4 fruits in a year if grown in a pot.
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