How to Care for Selenicereus undatus

Korean name: 드래곤프루트 선인장

A climbing cactus that produces red dragon fruit. It blooms large white flowers at night and can also yield fruit.

Key facts

• Category: Cactus
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Central America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: Cactus, Fruit, Climbing, Night Blooming

Care Guide

• Light: Bright direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water every 1~2 weeks in spring and summer, reduce in winter.
• Soil: Cactus and succulent mix.
• Humidity: Low to moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 20~30°C
• Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Selenicereus undatus?

Water every 1~2 weeks in spring and summer, reduce in winter. Roughly every 10 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Selenicereus undatus?

It likes Bright direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors. Use Cactus and succulent mix..

Is Selenicereus undatus safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Selenicereus undatus good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 20~30°C. Humidity: Low to moderate humidity.. Fertilise Balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season..