Why grow dragon fruit?
I say, “why not” grow dragon fruit? Here are some reasons why more people should grow this weird looking fruit producing cactus:
Healthy – Despite some thinking the fruit tastes bland, it is actually very good for us to eat nutritionally. Dragon fruits contain good levels of fibre, minerals, vitamins (vitamin C), and cancer fighting antioxidants.
Ornamental value – Many people collect cactus just for fun and for looking at because they are a spectacular plant genus visually. The flower this plant produces is incredible!
Different – In contrast to the rest of the garden the dragon fruit plant can be made into a great feature with its eye-catching fleshy stems. On the table, or at a dinner party the fruit do look fabulous and are a real talking point with guests.
Easy – The plant itself is very easy to grow and requires little care or water.
Retail - The large red dragon fruit sell for a ridiculous $5 a pop in the supermarket (in Australia) – enough said...
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