Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dragon fruit, or pitaya, is a climbing cactus that produces enormous fragrant flowers that open at night.
Depending on the species and cultivar, natural pollinators such as moths and bats can contribute to pollination. Some cultivars are self-incompatible, however, so growers may use hand pollination to improve fruit set.
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Dragon fruit, or pitaya, is a climbing cactus that produces enormous fragrant flowers that open at night.
Depending on the species and cultivar, natural pollinators such as moths and bats can contribute to pollination. Some cultivars are self-incompatible, however, so growers may use hand pollination to improve fruit set.
Follow Discover Agriculture for daily agricultural science, unusual crops, farming technology and fascinating food-production stories.
