Germination of
Hylocereus costaricensis
Red Dragon Fruit - Hylocereus undatus, Pitaya, Dragon Fruit
Hylocereus costaricensis, also known as Costa Rican night-blooming cactus, is a species of climbing cactus that produces edible fruits. To germinate Hylocereus costaricensis seeds, start by preparing a well-draining soil mixture of cactus soil and sand in equal parts. Soak the seeds in warm water for about 24 hours, then plant them about 1/4 inch deep in the soil mixture. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and place the pot in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight. Germination usually occurs within 2-3 weeks.
Some of plants may have very have specific germination requirements that may not be covered in these general instructions.
Many seeds require pre-treatment before sowing which we try to list here when we can, but this information may not be present here. Germination times and germination temperatures are to be a guide only. Many factors can DRASTICALLY affect this.
It's always a good idea to research the specific germination requirements from multiple sources for each plant before attempting to grow them from seed.