How to Plant Leftover Dragon Fruit Seeds? A Simple Seedling Method

Both home and office need some green potted plants placed appropriately, as they can beautify the environment and reduce visual fatigue. Dragon fruit potted plants are one of them, and they can be grown from leftover dragon fruit seeds. So how do you plant leftover dragon fruit seeds?

1. How to Plant Dragon Fruit Seeds

1. Pick a fresh dragon fruit, cut it open, and use a spoon to scrape out the flesh inside. The small black granules inside are the dragon fruit seeds we need.

2. Gently rub them apart with your hands, then use a strainer or a pair of stockings to filter out the seeds. Place the dragon fruit seeds on toilet paper, absorb the moisture, and let them sit for a while until they are completely dry.

3. Evenly sprinkle the dragon fruit seeds onto prepared, slightly moist potting soil, then spray a layer of water with a small spray bottle and cover with plastic wrap to maintain air humidity.

4. After 5-7 days, new sprouts will grow. At this point, you can remove the plastic wrap and let the small potted plant gradually receive gentle sunlight, spraying water once every 2-3 days with a spray bottle.

5. After 3-4 weeks, the dragon fruit cotyledons spread open, emerald green and plump. At this point the soil is no longer visible, as if a small fuzzy carpet has been laid down. But it takes at least 3-4 months before cactus-like small spines will grow out.

2. How to Care for a Dragon Fruit Potted Plant?

1. Light: Dragon fruit likes a sunny environment, and during the growing period it needs sufficient light, otherwise poor growth and yellow leaves will occur.

2. Watering: Dragon fruit potted plants like a moist environment, so keep the soil moist and water more in spring and summer. During hot and dry seasons, spray water in the morning and evening.

3. Fertilizing: During the seedling stage, follow the principle of frequent light fertilizing, mainly with phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, and reduce the addition of nitrogen fertilizer. You can apply a decomposed liquid fertilizer once a month in spring.

Dragon fruit potted plants are relatively easy to care for and look very beautiful when grown. If you like them, you can grow a beautiful potted plant.