Dragon fruit
A cactus native to Central America, known also as pitaya, pitahaya or strawberry pear. Now grown around the world. The fruits are rich in vitamins, iron, magnesium, antioxidants and fiber.
Although a cactus the dragon fruit still needs watering for fruits to grow well and large. Avoid over-watering and plant in free draining soil.
The magnificent flowers start blooming at night (usually lasting for max. 12 hours) and may require manual pollination if there are no bat or insect pollinators.
We have around 300 plants on Ytaya Fruit Valley farm.
We serve the fresh organic fruits in smoothies, juices and fruit salads in our restaurant at White Villas Resort.
And neighbour farmers
help look after the dragon fruits.