The Dragon Fruit in the Morning

DRAGON FRUIT IN THE MORNING

One morning I was outside of my house and I found this bloosom flower of dragon fruit at my brother's garden and I decided to took a photo.

This is rather interesting because Dragon Fruit flowers seem to have lost their ability to produce nectar. The Dragon Fruit bud turning yellow

DRAGON FRUIT FLOWER BUDS

Dragon Fruit flower buds are the unopened flowers that grow at intervals along the vining cactus stems. The flower buds are encapsulated in elongated, spiky green, finger-like sepals that fold over and protect the developing petals.The dragon fruit bud turning yellow.

DRAGON FRUIT FLOWER BUDS

Dragon Fruit flower buds are the unopened flowers that grow at intervals along the vining cactus stems. The flower buds are encapsulated in elongated, spiky green, finger-like sepals that fold over and protect the developing petals.The dragon fruit bud turning yellow.

Believe it or not, this beauty only lasts for 1 day! After that, it’s like….

DRAGON FRUIT AND STEM ROT

Dragon fruit commonly called pitaya, is a member of the cactus family known for its ornate and colorful fruit. This Mexican native thrives in the tropical regions of Asia, North America and South America. The stems of this plant can grow up to 20 feet long, while its flowers can reach almost 1 foot in diameter and length. Several bacterial and fungal pathogens cause stem rot diseases on dragon fruit plants, diminishing their aesthetic value and threatening the survival of the entire plant.

(Photo Credited) Huffpost

BENEFITS OF DRAGON FRUIT
The plant is actually a type of cactus. Dragon fruit is low in calories and offers numerous nutrients, including Vitamin C, phosphorus, calcium, plus fiber and antioxidants.HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRAGON FRUIT
Healthy Cholesterol, Vitamin C, Antioxidants, Fats and Fiber

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