Red Dragon Fruit (Pitaya) Box
Red Dragon Fruit (Pitaya) Box

Red Dragon Fruit (Pitaya) Box

$64.95

Fresh Red Pitaya Dragon Fruit Box
In Season March-November
Box Size: Approx. 4 lbs

The inside of fresh Red Dragon Fruit is dark pink with a juicy texture and sweet tropical flavor. The dense pink flesh is speckled with tiny, black, edible seeds - think kiwi. The inside of a ripe dragon fruit should appear juicy yet firm in texture, like a cross between a melon and a pear.

Dragon fruit is surprisingly simple to prepare and can be eaten by itself (just cut in half and grab a spoon!) or added to smoothies and salads.

Important Shipping Information

We ship nationwide year-round to the United States and Canada with 100% plastic-free compostable shipping materials.  Plants ship ready-to-plant in 4" coconut coir pots or 1-3 gal burlap grow bags.

Shipping & Handing Cost
Shipping will be calculated at checkout and varies based on your order weight and your distance from the nursery. Shipping is combined for multiple plants. The more you grow, the more you save!  Live locally and want to save on shipping?  See our Local Pickup option below.

Order Processing & Shipping Schedule
Orders are processed at the beginning of each week and ship on Tuesday-Thursday via 1-3 Day USPS Priority Mail.  Average order processing time before shipment averages from 1-14 days. 

Shipping Confirmation & Delivery Confirmation 
We will automatically send you a Shipping Confirmation Email with tracking information when your order's shipping label or labels are created and your order is processed.  We will also automatically send you a Delivery Confirmation Email the moment your order is delivered so you know exactly when to go out and collect it!

Tracking Your Order
You can track the progress of your order online and sign up for step-by-step tracking alters via your Order Status Page, USPS Tracking Page, or the Arrive App.

A link to your Order Status page is automatically sent to you in your Order Confirmation email.  You can also track your order via the USPS tracking page (a link to that is sent in your shipping confirmation email).  Another way to track your order status is with the Arrive App, which can be downloaded on your Order Status Page. 

Heat Packs & Cold Weather Holds

Heat Packs
Heat Packs can be purchased separately and are necessary for orders shipping to cold climates under 32 degrees. Visit our Heat Packs page to learn more and purchase your heat pack. 

Weather Holds
If you prefer not to ship your order with a Heat Pack and would like to request a custom winter weather hold until your preferred arrival date, please email shipping@sowexotic.com.  

Local Pickup at the Nursery

Online orders can also be picked up at the Sow Exotic Nursery in Winter Haven, Florida. To place an order for Local Pickup, enter LOCALPICKUP into the discount section at checkout. Visit our Local Pickup page to learn more.

Shipping to Hawaii & Puerto Rico

Plants ship bare root to Hawaii & Puerto Rico. Due to USDA restrictions, here's the list of plants that don't make the cut. Plants that DO NOT ship to Puerto Rico: Coffee, Palm, and Banana plants.  Plants that DO NOT ship to Hawaii:
Pineapple, Palm, Papaya, Coffee, Banana, and Passion Fruit plants.

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Health Benefits

Dragon fruit is low in calories but rich in vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds such as polyphenols, carotenoids (immune boosting!) and betacyanins.

It contains the antioxidants vitamin C, beta-carotene, lycopene and betalain. Studies have linked diets high in antioxidants to a reduced risk of chronic disease. It also offers 7 grams of fiber per serving, making it an excellent choice for meeting your daily fiber needs.

Dragon Fruit is also an awesome source of magnesium, a nutrient needed for over 600 biochemical reactions in your body. The fruit supplies iron along with vitamin C, a combination that may improve your body’s absorption of this important mineral. | Source: HealthLine.com

Grow Your Own!

This vining cactus plant comes from the family of 'moonlight cacti' indigenous to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Many of the cacti in this family have flowers that only bloom at nighttime, activated by the moon's light.

Red Dragon Fruit, commonly referred to as Pitaya or Pitahaya, features an impressive white night-blooming flower and large exotic looking bright pink fruit.  It's beloved by pollinators and easy to grow if you have the space for it to climb!

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