How is pitaya planted?

The seeds of pitaya are black seeds in the pulp. To collect seeds, you should first prepare a pitaya, and then dig some pulp and put it in the prepared gauze. Seal the gauze tightly, then gently rub it under water to remove the pulp and leave black seeds.

2. Seed planting

Dry the treated seeds on paper towels for one day to absorb water, and then fill the flowerpot with finely divided fertile soil. Spread the seeds evenly on the soil, then take out the watering can and spray water to keep the soil moist, and then cover it with plastic film to keep warm and moist.

3. Germination and maintenance

Water the seeds every day to provide them with adequate water supply. After 3 days, you can see the seeds grow small buds. After germination, we should continue to do a good job of maintenance, let it grow at a suitable temperature and receive suitable light, so as to slowly grow into a new pitaya plant.

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Pick branches

You can also choose branch cutting to plant pitaya, but you should pay attention to choosing suitable and robust branches, which can be directly cut from pitaya trees and used as cuttings to plant pitaya. You can also buy good pitaya branches online and plant them directly.

The branches of pitaya need to be treated, and the lower end should be cut off to expose the lignified part, which will make the branches grow faster after cutting. The cut branches should be put in the shade to dry the wound, and the wound will dry and heal after about 5 days.