The dragon fruit plant is a fruit-producing cactus plant. It is considered to be exotic and has many health and nutritional benefits. They usually require at least 6 hours of sunlight and require very little maintenance. As it belongs to the cactus family, it doesn’t need high amounts of water.

Name: Dragon fruit is also known as Pitahaya or the white-fleshed Pitahaya.

Scientific name: Selenicereus undatus

Origin: Believed to be originated from the Americas

Height: Plants can grow up to 32 feet or 10meters

Family: Cactaceae(Cactus)

Dragon fruit plant is a climbing cactus similar to a vine growth can be re-shaped by providing supporting structures.