Edgar's Baby Dragon Fruit

Light Needs

Full Sun

(At Least 6 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

15-20 Feet

Mature Spread

5-10 Feet

Growing Zones

9 to 11

Edgar’s Baby Dragon Fruit brings tropical flair and sweet payoff in a compact package. Its sculptural, three-ribbed stems climb a post or trellis with ease, then reward you with showy, night-blooming flowers that set striking, purple-fleshed fruit. Perfect for patios, sunny balconies, and warm-zone gardens, it delivers dessert right off the vine.

This smaller-statured selection is easy to train and even easier to love. Grow it as a statement container specimen, weave it up a pergola corner, or let it star as the centerpiece of an edible, modern-looking display. With a little structure and steady warmth, you’ll enjoy a steady cycle of bloom and fruit.

Edgar’s Baby Dragon Fruit Care

Give full sun outdoors (6–8+ hours) or bright, high-intensity light indoors. Plant in fast-draining cactus/succulent mix (pH ~6–7) and support with a post, trellis, or tripod. Water deeply when the top 2–3 inches of mix are dry; reduce in cool weather and never leave roots waterlogged.

Feed from spring through late summer with a balanced cactus fertilizer, then switch to a bloom-boosting, higher-potassium feed as buds form. Tip-prune after a flush to encourage branching and remove any damaged or shading stems.

Best outdoors in USDA Zones 10–11; in cooler zones, grow in containers and move inside before nights drop below 45°F. Flowers open at night; many selections are self-fertile, but hand pollination (soft brush from flower to flower) can improve fruit set.

Edgar’s Baby Dragon Fruit Spacing

In ground, set posts or trellises 4–6 ft apart to give arms room to drape and fruit. Keep 2–3 ft from walls for airflow and easy pruning.

For containers, start with a sturdy 15–20 gallon pot (drainage essential) and a 4–6 ft support wrapped with coco coir or burlap so stems can grip. Place planters 2–3 ft apart so light reaches all sides and harvesting is simple.

Why Grow Edgar’s Baby Dragon Fruit?

• Compact habit that trains neatly on a single post or small trellis

• Night-blooming, fragrant flowers followed by richly colored, sweet-tart fruit

• Container friendly for patios, rooftops, and bright indoor spaces

• Low-water, quick-drying soil requirements; easy seasonal pruning

• Fun for foodies—fresh bowls, smoothies, and eye-catching fruit platters

Plant Edgar’s Baby for sculptural good looks and homegrown dragon fruit with minimal fuss—one support, good light, and you’re on your way to tropical harvests.

SKU:

EDI-DRA-EDB-LGL