The dragon fruit cactus came from the tropical jungles

of Central America. This plant can do well in partial shade.

The photos below show commercial growing in full sun.

The climate in Vietnam and Thailand is ideal for this plant.

Commercial field in Vietnam (photo by thanhvmd)

Plants in Thailand. (photo by rerngjit)

Plants in pots, growing in Thailand.

The vines with fruits hanging from a fence in San Diego.

San Diego Bien Hoa Farm grows dragon fruit in greenhouses.


All about dragon fruit

If you are interested in growing this plant, please read

this book for more information.