White Dragon Fruit

3 Gallon / Grow Pot / Plastic

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White Dragon Fruit

Name: White Dragon Fruit
Brand: The Sill
SKU: EDI-DRA-WHI-NA-3G
Price: 219.00 USD
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White Dragon Fruit Information

About & Sizing

About The White Dragon Fruit

Delight Your Tastebuds With Tropical White Dragon Fruit

Get ready to grow a cactus with a twist—White Dragon Fruit isn’t just a showstopper, it’s a fruit factory waiting to happen. This white-fleshed variety of Hylocereus undatus brings tropical vibes and serious garden cred with its sculptural stems and surreal, night-blooming flowers.

Why You'll Love the White Dragon Fruit

This deliciously bold, climbing cacti thrives outdoors in Zones 10–12 or indoors. Once established, it rewards you with juicy, bold-colored fruit that's mild-sweet and absolutely delicious. The bonus? Those blooms only open at night—perfect for moonlit pollinator parties.

Got a sunny patio or a sturdy trellis? White Dragon Fruit loves to climb. Grow it in containers and bring it indoors when temps dip, and you’ll keep this tropical traveler happy year-round. It’s low on fuss, high on flavor, and makes a statement wherever it grows.

Order your White Dragon Fruit today to complete your tropical garden oasis!

Plant Details

White Dragon Fruit Details

Mature Height:

8–20 ft.

Mature Width:

3–10 ft.

Sunlight:

Full-Part Sun

Growth Rate:

Fast

Harvest Time:

June-July

Botanical Name:

Hylocereus undatus

Grows Well In Zones:

10-12 outdoors

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AZ, HI, OR

Care Guide

Watering Requirements

Newly planted cacti need watering 1–2 times a week during their first growing season to build a strong root system, while established cacti require a deep soaking only once every 1–2 weeks during extended summer dry spells or active fruiting periods, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Potted plants dry out quickly and require watering 2–3 times a week, or daily checks during peak summer heat.

Sunlight Requirements

Thrives in full sun to partial shade, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruit set. Tolerates partial shade, especially in intense desert climates, but too much shade leads to weak, slender stems and reduced fruit production.

Humidity Requirements

Dragon Fruit thrives in moderate to high humidity environments, making it ideal for tropical climates, humid subtropical gardens, and warm coastal landscapes.

Pet-Friendly Plant?

Yes, this plant is safe for homes with pets.

Read our full care guide

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Dragon Fruit is a heavy climbing cactus that produces aerial roots and requires a sturdy, heavy-duty post and trellis support structure (often a 4x4 wooden post topped with a heavy wire or wooden crown). Without a strong support, the long fleshy stems fall over, trail along the ground, and fail to fruit effectively.

Do White Dragon Fruit plants require a trellis system?

Yes, Dragon Fruit is a heavy climbing cactus that produces aerial roots and requires a sturdy, heavy-duty post and trellis support structure (often a 4x4 wooden post topped with a heavy wire or wooden crown). Without a strong support, the long fleshy stems fall over, trail along the ground, and fail to fruit effectively.

Cuttings planted on a sturdy trellis typically begin flowering and bearing fruit within 1-2 years. Seed-grown plants take longer, usually requiring 3-4 years before producing their first harvest. Once established, plants produce multiple waves of fruit from summer into late autumn.

How long does it take for a White Dragon Fruit plant to bear fruit?

Cuttings planted on a sturdy trellis typically begin flowering and bearing fruit within 1-2 years. Seed-grown plants take longer, usually requiring 3-4 years before producing their first harvest. Once established, plants produce multiple waves of fruit from summer into late autumn.

Most common White Dragon Fruit cultivars are self-fertile. However, because its massive white flowers open for only one night, hand-pollinating the blooms in the late evening or early morning using a soft paintbrush significantly increases fruit size and overall crop yield.

Is White Dragon Fruit self-fertile or does it need hand pollination?

Most common White Dragon Fruit cultivars are self-fertile. However, because its massive white flowers open for only one night, hand-pollinating the blooms in the late evening or early morning using a soft paintbrush significantly increases fruit size and overall crop yield.

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