Dragon fruit
Also known as pitaya, pitahaya or strawberry pear, the dragon fruit is a cactus from the Central American rainforest that needs plenty of water. The fruit is rich in vitamins, iron, magnesium, antioxidants and fiber. Comes in purple, white and yellow colored meat varieties. The popular name stems from the skin which resembles the scale of a dragon…
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 bloom at night (usually for max. 12 hours). They may require manual pollination if bat or insect pollinators are present.