How to Grow a Dragon

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The plant resin was formerly ascribed cure-all properties, including for ulcers, wound healing and respiratory and digestive issues. D. reflexa 'Variegata' grows to between 3 and 6 feet tall indoors and features lime-green stripes on the outer edges of its leaves. By being vigilant and taking prompt action at the first signs of trouble, you can effectively protect your Dragon Fruit plants and keep them healthy and thriving.

NOTE: Once your dragons reach the Elder stage, it will no longer grow, you can only grow Baby, Juvenile and Adult Dragons. Potted cuttings can be gradually acclimated to more direct sunlight if you propagate a cultivar that is tolerant of full sun.You can either repot them yourself and grow another plant (they will take root virtually effortlessly) or give them away as a gift.

Indoors, it grows to about 6 feet with olive-green leaves which feature a creamy yellow center line. Then, grab either dried cactus cuttings or dragon fruit seeds and plant them flush with the soil line.Look out for brown leaf tips – this indicates that you are underwatering, but if you see yellow leaves this could mean that you are overwatering. This genus is classified within the Hylocereeae tribe, whose other members include both Christmas cacti, and epiphyllums. As a point of interest, it is said that this resin was used as a wood dye to stain the famous Stradivarius violins. Some of these links may be affiliate in nature, meaning we earn small commissions if items are purchased. I like to play God with my dragon fruit babies – days/weeks/months of neglect and total drought and then, one day, a tropical storm from a vengeful watering can.