Japanese Raisin Tree dragonfruit Avoid watering the central stem

Avoid watering the central stem (rhizome) of the plant

Makes a good indoor plant in a large container too

A very fast growing plant - it is known to overgrow forest floors and tree trunks due to its aerial root system

Fruit matures 9-12 months from flowering depending on heat

changing to green/yellow when mature

Japanese Raisin Tree dragonfruit Avoid watering the central stemThe Japanese Raisin Tree is a quick growing deciduous tree with an upright open growth habit, with spreading to drooping branches. The edible raisins are not a fruit but a swollen flower stalk. Once the flower has been pollinated, the seed and stalk develop. The flower stalk swells and becomes fleshy and lumpy, reddish brown in colour. The seed pod is round and small but inedible. In autumn, the fruit will drop from the tree when ripe, or they can be