Usually, you can't water it too much, because it belongs to cactus family and is drought-tolerant. Just keep it dry and wet, and don't water it too much, otherwise the roots will rot easily. So water the basin when it is dry. Don't let it accumulate water when it rains.
Pitaya is a kind of climbing succulent shrub of cactus, which has no main root and many aerial roots on its branches. It can withstand the temperature of about zero, and the soil where pitaya grows is fertile, loose, breathable and drained. Add some humus and sand, and garden soil is better. In short, the soil must be well drained and there can be no water accumulation.
Pitaya can be planted outdoors to receive full sunshine or on the balcony. The better the light, the better the growth of pitaya. There are also ventilation conditions, and pitaya should be kept in a ventilated environment.
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Matters needing attention in pitaya planting
1. Pruning is the key to the early fruiting of pitaya. Many people don't prune branches, resulting in a large number of branches sprouting and growing. The limited nutrition in the pot provides the growth of branches, which will make them feel weak when they bloom and bear fruit.
2. Fertilization is not needed in winter, and watering should be properly controlled. Don't go outdoors too early after beginning of spring in the northern region, usually after mid-May.
3. In the next spring, the lateral branches that bear fruit last year will not blossom and bear fruit again. It is necessary to cut off these lateral branches from the near roots and urge them to send out new lateral branches, so as to lay a good foundation for early flowering and fruiting this year.
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