Name: Guatemala, Pitaya, Dragon Fruit, Red
Brand: 123-Holmberg Farms, Inc.
SKU: GUATEMALA-PITAYA-#3-3FT
Price: 74.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Description

Guatemala Pitaya, Dragon Fruit Red - For Sale from Everglades Farms, Florida

Product Overview:

Hylocereus guatemalensis, commonly known as the Guatemala Pitaya or Dragon Fruit Red, is a unique and visually stunning variety that originates from Guatemala, Central America. This tropical fruit is a must-have for any exotic fruit lover, combining beautiful aesthetics with a deliciously sweet taste.

Key Features:

Exotic Tropical Appeal: The Guatemala Pitaya is an exceptional cactus tree that adds a striking tropical charm to any garden or landscape. It produces large, fragrant white flowers, enhancing its appeal as an ornamental plant.
Delicious, Large Fruits: This variety yields large, attractive fruits weighing between 1.0 to 2.0 pounds. The fruit features bright purple flesh and a deep pink skin adorned with well-defined green fins, offering both a visual and culinary delight.
Superior Flavor: The fruit is not only beautiful but also delicious. Smaller fruits typically score a brix (sugar content) of around 16, while larger fruits can score even higher, offering a sweeter and richer taste.
Rapid Growth and Strong Climbing: The Guatemala Pitaya is a vigorous grower and a strong climber, making it ideal for trellises, fences, or other vertical garden spaces. It thrives particularly well in dry, sunny areas.
Cultivated in Florida’s Subtropical Climate: Our Guatemala Pitaya plants are nurtured in Homestead, Florida, benefiting from the region’s ideal subtropical conditions to ensure robust growth and fruit production.

Growing and Care Instructions:

Soil and Watering: Plant in well-draining soil and water regularly, particularly during the growing season. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
Sunlight Requirements: Prefers full sun but can also thrive in partial shade. Ensure the plant receives adequate sunlight for optimal growth and fruiting.
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to promote healthy development and abundant fruiting.
Pruning: Prune as necessary to maintain shape and encourage better air circulation and light penetration, which can improve fruit production.

Special Considerations:

Cultivated in Florida: Grown in our Homestead, Florida nursery, your Guatemala Pitaya will arrive healthy and ready to thrive, thanks to the nurturing subtropical environment.
Shipping Details: Your plant will be shipped in a 2-gallon plastic container, standing approximately 2-3 feet tall or taller, ready for immediate planting.

Why Choose Everglades Farm?

Quality Assurance: We guarantee that our plants are healthy and ready to flourish in your garden.
Sustainability: Our nursery employs eco-friendly practices to ensure sustainable agriculture.
Customer Support: We offer expert guidance and ongoing support to help you grow a thriving Guatemala Pitaya.

Order Today to Enjoy Exotic Fruits:

Bring the exotic beauty of the Guatemala Pitaya to your garden with this stunning variety from Everglades Farms. Delight in the vibrant colors, unique tropical appeal, and delicious fruit that this exceptional plant offers. Order your Dragon Fruit Red today and start growing your very own exotic fruit right at home!

How big is this tree?

The info below are our standard sizes. Subject to change without notice.

Tree Height*	Container Size	Box (inches)	Months in Nursery
1-2 feet	1 Gallon - 6" tall	6x6x24	6
2-3 feet	2 Gallon - 8" tall	9x9x36	6-12
3 feet	3 Gallon - 10" tall	10x10x36	6-12
3-4 feet	7 Gallon - 12" tall	12x12x48	12+

* Tree height includes the container. Sizes may vary and are subject to change without notice.

How long before this tree can produce fruit?

This depends on the type of tree and the propagation method used to produce the tree. Below is general information regarding the time it takes for your tree to produce fruit.

GRAFTED TREES

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees.

AIR LAYERED TREES

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees.

TREES PROPAGATED BY CUTTINGS

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees

TREES PROPAGATED BY SEEDLINGS

They typically produce fruit in 6-7 years. There are many exceptions to this rule. For example: Papaya: 1-2 years, Sugar Apple: 1-2 years, Custard Apple: 1-2 years, Soursop: 1-2 years

Do we offer FREE Shipping?

We are currently offering FREE SHIPPING to customers in certain states, with a minimum purchase requirement. Please use our check out to see the shipping options available to you.

Free shipping IS NOT available for other locations at the moment, as we have recently experience significant increases in labor, shipping and packing costs.

We have negotiated a deep discounted rate with FedEx ground or FedEx Express.

For customers in Hawaii and Alaska and other territories under the control of the United States, but not part of the contiguous United States, the only shipping method available is FedEx Express Service.

Our trees are shipped in carton boxes. The preferred shipping carrier is: FedEx Home Delivery / Ground / Express

Do we ship our trees to California?

Yes. Our nursery is certifided to ship trees to California. We cannot ship citrus trees to CA, as it is NOT permitted by USDA regulations.

How do we ship our trees?

We ship our trees using custom-made carton boxes. Our trees typically ship via FedEx ground. Depending on your destination, it can take 2-7 days for your tree to arrive. 99% of the time, the trees arrive alive to their final destination. Our trees are shipped in a container with soil.

Can I grow this tree in a container?

Most fruit trees can be grown in a container. Follow the recommendations below...

Start small with a tree in a 3 or 7 gallon container
Every 6-10 months transplant the tree to a higher capacity container
The ideal container size to grow fruit trees is 10-15 gallons, so you can move it indoors during the winter months, if necessary
Make sure your container has draining holes on the bottom of the container, so that any excess water can drain

How to plant this tree on the ground...

Follow the simple instructions below to plant your tree on the ground...

Choose a sunny area for planting with about 15 feet radius of clear space
Dig a hole on the ground... twice the height of the container, if possible
Do not mix any potting soil, manure, fertilizer or anything with the soil when you plant
Take the tree out of the container by laying in the side and slipping the container off, if may be necessary to push and tap the bottom of the plastic container
It is usually necessary to put some of the removed dirt back into the hole
Bury the root ball so the soil level is the same as it was in the container
Leave a mound around the tree for form a basin, fill with water, washing the soil into any empty pockets around the root ball
Now is the time to fertilize. Be extra careful because trees are very susceptible to burning with excessive fertilizing
Recommended fertilizer: 8-3-9 (or similar), with manganese, iron and zinc. Scatter one level tablespoon per foot of tree height (do not apply fertilizer if the tree is flowering or during cold spells of temperature below 60 degrees)
You can spread mulch around the base of the tree, but leave the trunk area uncovered so the tree can breath. Mulch helps to retain humidity

What is the warranty on this tree?

Our warranty only covers the tree arriving alive and in fair condition. If you receive your tree in a condition in which the tree may not survive, please take a few pictures and submit them via email to our address: service@everglades.farm. Please do this within 48 hours or receiving your tree. We will review your email and get back to you within a few days. Remember to Keep the box in case we ask you to ship the plant back to us. Our warranty does not apply once you have planted the tree on the ground.

Can I get a picture of the tree?

We get a lot of requests for pictures. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate this request, as we stock over 10,000 trees in different sizes. Completing the task of sending a picture of a specific tree to a customer can take 1-2 hours per request. And this same tree can be sold the very same day to another customer. Fortunately, our web site has pictures of most of our trees, which are remarkably like the actual tree that you will receive.

What fertilizer is recommended?

We recommend granular fertilizer for most of the tropical fruit trees.
You can purchase the fertilizer on our website thru the link below...

Fertilizer for Fruit Trees Granular N-P-K- with Micronutrients Fersol, 1 Pound Bag

Fersol 8-3-9 is formulated to boost growth of tropical fruit trees
This total package of N-P-K along with key micronutrients matches the needs of your plants over the growth cycle
Superior control and dependable nutrient release for the most effective feeding to grow strong healthy plants
Last up to 60 days. Sprinkled on top of potting medium. Application rates on package label
Great for orchids, bromeliads, nursery, foliage, bedding plant, potted plants, and landscape plants
Application 3 GAL Containers: Scatter 1/4 pound of fertilizer around the tree 4-6 times per year (do not apply during winter, or when tree is flowering)
Application for trees planted on ground: Small trees: 1-2 pounds. Larger trees: 2-3 pounds around the tree and away from the trunk, 4-6 times per year
(do not apply during winter, or when tree is flowering)
May also be applied by foliar sprays

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Guatemala, Pitaya, Dragon Fruit, Red