Purple Dragonfruit

Purple Dragonfruit is a striking vining cactus that grows indoors or out. The soft, kiwi-like fruit is very sweet, and its night-blooming flowers fill a room with scents of vanilla, jasmine, and citrus. Fruit is large, often around 1 pound.

At a glance

• Product type: Cactus fruit seeds (dragonfruit)
• Vendor: MIgardener
• Non-GMO
• Vining cactus, reaches 4 to 5 feet
• Large fruit, often around 1 pound
• Hardy in zones 10 to 11
• Packet priced at $2.00

Best for

• Fresh eating
• Container and greenhouse growing
• Tropical and exotic gardens
• Ornamental night-blooming displays
• Indoor growing in cold climates
• Seed saving

How to grow

Sow seed in warm, well-drained soil and keep moist until germination. Grow in full sun to bright light. As a vining cactus it needs support such as a trellis or post. In zones colder than 10, grow in a container and bring indoors before frost. Fruit is ripe when the skin is soft to the touch.

Flavor profile

Soft, sweet, and kiwi-like.

About MIgardener

MIgardener offers heirloom, non-GMO seed varieties for home gardeners.