Hi Richard, I can tell you enjoying your fatherhood journey. I enjoy watching and learning from you. I am really interested in starting my own dragon fruit journey.
Hey Richard. Thanks for sharing as usual. I'm from the Caribbean, Trinidad🇹🇹. My dragonfruit started budding way early this year from late January and wasn't expecting such early budding. As such, I didn't get to prune before budding. Is it ohk to prune the tree while it is budding/flowering/fruiting?
Wish I found you when I first planted my dragonfruit! They are so big and out of control, I'll be doing a lot of pruning now and hopefully increase productivity. Thanks for sharing all your information!
My Dragon fruit tree Has been grown on a palm for at least 15years. It is way over grown. What is the best way to remove it and start cuttings as you have done. I have had 1 fruit in the 15years it has been there. So I know it can pollinate itself. It flowers every year 1 time, but they don't produce fruit and when it does it usually gets eaten by squirrels. The squirrels are a pest problem in fruiting season(eating the new fruit) and when growing on the palm tree I can't reach them to bag them! Do I just pull it all down and keep the best leads?
I just went through my dragon fruit today and trimmed them. It hurt my heart to cut them, but I had to reassure myself that it would speed up growth in the main branch. Crossing fingers!
Very interesting , my first season had about 7 flower no fruit yet , i will keep trying i think my pots are small , be changing them. Please can you tell the size of your pots. Thanks
Richard, for your orange, you can try putting 2 cups of brown sugar close to the roots. I have 2 sour orange trees like you have. I dig a hole very close to the tree enough to contain 2 cups of brown sugar. I then soak the brown sugar with water. I let the water drain and soak the sugar again. You can do this 2-3 times or until you don’t see the sugar. I have done this 2 years in a row, and I have been getting sweeter oranges. Give it a try and good luck! Thanks for your video, I have learned very important method to produce more fruits for my dragon fruits.
Thank you for the instruction. I just had my first harvest, but only 7 fruit showed up. Now I know why and will start pruning for next year's season. Also, once you tip the end, will it re-flower next year, or do you have to let new branches grow to produce new flower?
Hi there, i have few dragon fruit that growth very very wild ..i dont know it has to be pruned😅. As it grow so wild, it i reqlly need to do something but not very sure if i should give it a big trim..would it affect the fruting ..youe advise qould be very much apprecited.
Could you please tell me what potting mix you use..I thought dragon fruit had to be planted in the ground, but yours look amazing. I would like to put mine in a pot...thank you God bless
Thanks for the great video. I’ve just found Dragon Fruit and your explanations are wonderful. I’m purchasing some small cuttings and was wondering if when you plant them out do they just keep growing upwards? Do the need to be pruned when they get say 4 feet tall to make them branch. I’m in New Zealand in the South Pacific. Thanks Deb DUPAIN
Hi Sir ! How big those pots u r using n where do u buy them ? Also what kind of soil n fertilizer u used, preferably organic ? 🙏…I have a lot to replant also…My hubby used to do it but they r in 2 gallons plastic plastic pot n no trellis/canopy🙏
I noticed on your main branches you have cut areas. I do too. Is that something to be concerned with. Talking about on the 4x4 towards bottom by the soil
I have two beautiful dragon fruits, here in East TN. I can't leave them out over the winter of course, so my son built wooden cages on wheels that are amazing, I just roll them in for the cold months. They do produce 2-3 dragon fruit for us every year. It's a huge deal when they do...we love it. I'd like to expand my collection, which varieties would you suggest and do you sell those ?
Is it too late to tip my branches? 1) one-year-old branches of a mature NoID to encourage fruit for next year; and 2) on a young branch that has grown to 3 inches above my trellis (to encourage more branching)? I'm in San Diego, zone 10a, and autumn starts this weekend.
Hi Richard, I'm living in Panama and started to grow dragon fruits this year. I'm soon going to eat my first fruit. I'm in San Diego area in the next week and was wondering if I can come by to see your kingdom? Thanks, Manor.
Yes! I'm new to growing dragon fruit and cut it & put it in the dirt right next yo its momma & low and behold... it had roots! Literally did nothing else.. no I didnt put it in the Nevada shade and yes... it was hot (90's) Just directly cut and instantly put in dirt. I kill every plant I get but this plant... its a match made it heaven ❤
Hi Richard, Thank you for sharing. I do have a question on the optimal length to keep the 2nd branch (this is the one that branches off the main branch when the main branch is over the trellis. These 2nd main branches would hang over the trellis and keep growing. How far down is the optimal length to maintain?
I have three different in a same pot, and are blooming at the same time, the white one, the flower is more simple, the red one the flower is so big and the thorns!!!! The birds are picking on the little bubs and I originally have 9 of them right now only 5.
Great video! Thumbs up! very nice demo! You have become my go-to guy when it comes to dragon fruit, though my plants have not produced any fruit yet :-(
I noticed that you didn't tip a lot if any at all of the branches that were growing towards the sky. Any reason for that? Don't you typically put some kind of hanging weight on those branches that are pointing to the sky to get them to grow more on a downward angle?
I have two Dragon fruit a white and pink . The bees cross pollinated the pink which I don't like . I picked the white out of the ground. Will the pink go back to producing pink fruit or should i get rid of it altogether and start fresh again please let me know?
i Have planted in the wide Pot but its stopped growing and the small small buds comes and it will fall of, please let me what should i do to grow my plant plsssssssss
What is the best season for dragon fruit cutting/pruning?.. I love to prune my dragon fruits but we already have the rainy season now. Is it safe if I prune them now?
Hi! I have potting mix which consists of red soil, vermi compost, cow manure, coco-peat, and neem powder. My query was can i use this potting mix for growing dragon fruit plant in containers in a ratio like 50% potting mix and 50% coarse sand by the way I'm from India.
Could use your help! Three years growing DFs for three years. NO FLOWERS!! I'm missing something....but don't know what. Should I remove growth as soon as I see it, or should I let them go for cuttings?? That, and a plethora of other questions.
@@GraftingDragonFruit Yes! I was using the Flora Nova Bloom while watering each week. Someone mentioned switching to watering once every two weeks... but not sure how often I should fertilize.
In most of the videos i watched it's said to used 20/25 gallon pot but i don't have a lot of space so i wanna used 15 gallon pot, so can i put 4 plants per pot or should i put less since it's a smaller pot.
Love all your videos but not sure how I missed this one :) Do you replant all your cuttings or do you give away or sell your cuttings? Would love to get some different varieties that you may have. I'm in OC.
I’ll have to check my trellis to see if I can find any cuttings available. Will check on them but you can look out for them on my website. Www.graftingdragonfruits.com
I notied that you had some yellow branches in some of the Pots was that a different Variety or just a normal yellow branch as you didn’t prune them. When you start a Dragon fruit tree do you just start them with one center leader? Nice job on the video I enjoyed watching it.
Hope this was helpful! Let me know how your dragon fruit season is going 😊
Hi Richard, I can tell you enjoying your fatherhood journey. I enjoy watching and learning from you. I am really interested in starting my own dragon fruit journey.
Hey Richard. Thanks for sharing as usual. I'm from the Caribbean, Trinidad🇹🇹. My dragonfruit started budding way early this year from late January and wasn't expecting such early budding. As such, I didn't get to prune before budding. Is it ohk to prune the tree while it is budding/flowering/fruiting?
You can also make home made jam or mermalade..it turns out delicious….
J'ai fait de la confiture juste avec la peau du fruit du dragon. Comment faites vous?
My girls like in the summer citrus..they like to drain juice and put in it mineral water ..sugar and ice ..taste like lemonade 😋
Thank you. You are extremely professional, not only in the horticultural aspect, but the presentation equally.
Wish I found you when I first planted my dragonfruit! They are so big and out of control, I'll be doing a lot of pruning now and hopefully increase productivity. Thanks for sharing all your information!
Bit like the presenter is.
My Dragon fruit tree Has been grown on a palm for at least 15years. It is way over grown. What is the best way to remove it and start cuttings as you have done. I have had 1 fruit in the 15years it has been there. So I know it can pollinate itself. It flowers every year 1 time, but they don't produce fruit and when it does it usually gets eaten by squirrels. The squirrels are a pest problem in fruiting season(eating the new fruit) and when growing on the palm tree I can't reach them to bag them! Do I just pull it all down and keep the best leads?
I just went through my dragon fruit today and trimmed them. It hurt my heart to cut them, but I had to reassure myself that it would speed up growth in the main branch. Crossing fingers!
yes it will, they grow fast
The citrus can be used in a marinade like MoJo for Cuban pork
Hi there you are so good at what you do i not long growing dragon fruit learning so much from you thank you cheers
Very interesting , my first season had about 7 flower no fruit yet , i will keep trying i think my pots are small , be changing them. Please can you tell the size of your pots. Thanks
My name is rose from the philippines.... i have many dragon fruits in my rooftop garden... thank you for the tips...... god bless you
You’re welcome!
Looks like your citrus tree is kaffir lime tree? Leaves are used in making curry and fruit can be squeezed for refreshment. Enjoy it!
Hi! What's the brand name of your pruning shear/scissor? It will be much helpful for fruit picking.
Thank you!!! I was looking for this type of video forever. My dragon fruit is throwing so many branches out
You’re welcome! Glad it helps
Richard, for your orange, you can try putting 2 cups of brown sugar close to the roots. I have 2 sour orange trees like you have. I dig a hole very close to the tree enough to contain 2 cups of brown sugar. I then soak the brown sugar with water. I let the water drain and soak the sugar again. You can do this 2-3 times or until you don’t see the sugar. I have done this 2 years in a row, and I have been getting sweeter oranges. Give it a try and good luck! Thanks for your video, I have learned very important method to produce more fruits for my dragon fruits.
Wont that encourages more ants?
Is it ok to paint the wood trellis before i have my plant grow on it?
I assume it’s perfectly fine with modern paints but if you’re worried about chemicals avoid painting the part that goes under the soil.
Thank you for the instruction. I just had my first harvest, but only 7 fruit showed up. Now I know why and will start pruning for next year's season. Also, once you tip the end, will it re-flower next year, or do you have to let new branches grow to produce new flower?
I’m seeing this video a lil late, in the end of July… can I still prune and tip my DF plants? It has one flower & a bud almost ready to flower.
Great informantion. i will def be using this technique.
Hi there, i have few dragon fruit that growth very very wild ..i dont know it has to be pruned😅. As it grow so wild, it i reqlly need to do something but not very sure if i should give it a big trim..would it affect the fruting ..youe advise qould be very much apprecited.
Could you please tell me what potting mix you use..I thought dragon fruit had to be planted in the ground, but yours look amazing.
I would like to put mine in a pot...thank you
God bless
Your dragon plant is very healthy bro.
Hello Richard, I have one questions.. 1 main branches can have how many sub branches and if sub branches also grow another branches what should we do?
Can have as many as it is possible depending how big the branch is and how many nodes. You can continue pruning the subs or leave it as is.
Thanks 🙏
Thanks for the great video. I’ve just found Dragon Fruit and your explanations are wonderful. I’m purchasing some small cuttings and was wondering if when you plant them out do they just keep growing upwards? Do the need to be pruned when they get say 4 feet tall to make them branch. I’m in New Zealand in the South Pacific. Thanks Deb DUPAIN
Hi, what size pots do you use please? I wld like to start growing some dragon fruit and need some advice. Thank you. M
ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಮಾಹಿತಿ 💐🙏
Can you tip or prune when they are flowering?
Hi Sir ! How big those pots u r using n where do u buy them ? Also what kind of soil n fertilizer u used, preferably organic ? 🙏…I have a lot to replant also…My hubby used to do it but they r in 2 gallons plastic plastic pot n no trellis/canopy🙏
I would love to purchase a SPK cutting or two…!!! Please let me know what I need to do to purchase Richard.
Will announce on my socials when I have cuttings available on the website!
It you really cool you have them growing in such a small pot? It that a 2 x 4 you using? How do you support it at the bottom?
I noticed on your main branches you have cut areas. I do too. Is that something to be concerned with. Talking about on the 4x4 towards bottom by the soil
What fertilizer should I use for the dragon fruit? Thank you
Hi good work please i need those dragon Branch to start just like you please
Richard, were do you buy your dragonfruit plants/cuttings? What varieities would you recommend? Thanks
Is the white material in your pots slow release fertilizer ?
I have two beautiful dragon fruits, here in East TN. I can't leave them out over the winter of course, so my son built wooden cages on wheels that are amazing, I just roll them in for the cold months. They do produce 2-3 dragon fruit for us every year. It's a huge deal when they do...we love it. I'd like to expand my collection, which varieties would you suggest and do you sell those ?
Thats amazing! Nothing beats home grown dragon fruits. These are some of my favorites
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Is it too late to tip my branches? 1) one-year-old branches of a mature NoID to encourage fruit for next year; and 2) on a young branch that has grown to 3 inches above my trellis (to encourage more branching)?
I'm in San Diego, zone 10a, and autumn starts this weekend.
Curious what you do when the branches get really long, and season after season, they keep growing from the center. How do you thin it all out?
Hi Richard, just wondering why my dragon fruit not started flowering after tipping sometime in April? Johnny A
Hello i'm from belize
how manny times you giff them water
What time of the year should I tipp to induce flowering?
Thanks bro. It is very helpful as me myself planting this fruit now and have no experience before. Really appreciate it. God bless you🎉
Which season is the best for cutting and plantings
Definitely spring
Now it month of June when can I use nova flora 4-8-7? Thanks
Hello! Where do you buy your 20 gallon pots at?
You can make some great juice with citrus; peel and cut the fruit place it with water into your blender, add sugar if you would like then refrigerate
Hi Richard,
I'm living in Panama and started to grow dragon fruits this year. I'm soon going to eat my first fruit. I'm in San Diego area in the next week and was wondering if I can come by to see your kingdom?
Thanks, Manor.
Thank you. I have to prune my trees. Not sure what to do with the clippings. No one I know is interested in growing dragon fruit.
You can just throw or give it away.
一番知りたかったテクニックを知る事が出来て、大変嬉しいです。
今年は4個のみ結実しましたが、来年はリチャードさんのアドバイスに従って、沢山実をならせれるようにしたいです。
ありがとうございます。
Is it possible to get new plants from the cut pieces by simply digging them in the ground ??
Yes! I'm new to growing dragon fruit and cut it & put it in the dirt right next yo its momma & low and behold... it had roots! Literally did nothing else.. no I didnt put it in the Nevada shade and yes... it was hot (90's)
Just directly cut and instantly put in dirt. I kill every plant I get but this plant... its a match made it heaven ❤
Great video. Waiting on nectar sunrise😊
Thank you 🙏🏼
do you have a watering or fertilizer schedule you follow?
Fantastic method of teaching is worth learning
Thank you
what to do about excessive apparent roots sprouting up trellus?
Hi Richard,
Thank you for sharing. I do have a question on the optimal length to keep the 2nd branch (this is the one that branches off the main branch when the main branch is over the trellis. These 2nd main branches would hang over the trellis and keep growing. How far down is the optimal length to maintain?
What’s the best fertilizer for dragon fruits and how many times in a month thanks
Thank you for the tip and showing how to clips the dragon plants.
Do you ship those cuttings if I want to buy some for seedlings?
Thanks, nice explanation
You’re welcome
I have three different in a same pot, and are blooming at the same time, the white one, the flower is more simple, the red one the flower is so big and the thorns!!!! The birds are picking on the little bubs and I originally have 9 of them right now only 5.
Hi Sir, what kind of fertilizer you use for the Dragon fruit.
Great video! Thumbs up! very nice demo! You have become my go-to guy when it comes to dragon fruit, though my plants have not produced any fruit yet :-(
Thank you and glad it helps! How old are your plants?
@@GraftingDragonFruit thank you for replying! My plant is 2.5 years old from cutting. Usually how many years do plants have to grow before fruiting?
I noticed that you didn't tip a lot if any at all of the branches that were growing towards the sky. Any reason for that? Don't you typically put some kind of hanging weight on those branches that are pointing to the sky to get them to grow more on a downward angle?
Thank you for sharing! Do they need to be repotted at some point?
Next week.
I live in a pretty cold climate so I want to know if I can grow this fruit indoors all year round. Will a grow light work?
Hello. Are sugar dragon, american beauty, and purple haze self pollinating? Thanks.
Taiwan mobavo... And LD5 very sweet variety.... From India 🇮🇳
Thanks l will prune tomorrow.l wasn't sure where to start unlike trees
What tips of fertilizer you put in ❤❤❤
How much do you sell cuttings for . Can ya ship to Costa Rica
Hi I’m a new follower, I’m from Jacksonville Florida . What to do when it gets cold
Which month is suitable for pru ing
The sour citrus fruit makes a great lemonade
Hi Richard.
Is it too late in the season to replant to a larger pot? Also what should I use to get rid of the rust spots on my plants? Thank you
Thanks for sharing
Hello Thanks for the videos ..please help us cuttings long time and not rooting .thank you
Richard, any way to get the purple haze cuttings?
Hey Richard, thanks for the videos.
I'm 17 and in Australia, and I've got 15 small dragonfruit plants. I only paid for 2 of them haha. $30
That’s awesome!! Now get those plants to grow into a mother tree and benefit its fruits!
@@GraftingDragonFruit Thank you!
Happy planting🌵🌵
I have two Dragon fruit a white and pink . The bees cross pollinated the pink which I don't like . I picked the white out of the ground. Will the pink go back to producing pink fruit or should i get rid of it altogether and start fresh again please let me know?
How long does it start looking nice I started from seeds
Brilliant stuff. Is love to get cutting on my next trip to USA. Where are you located please. I’m in USA next year summer. I’m uk based
What type of fertiliser can used for dragonftuit
i Have planted in the wide Pot but its stopped growing and the small small buds comes and it will fall of, please let me what should i do to grow my plant plsssssssss
Is it true that the branches that had bear fruits will not fruit again and need to be trim.?
I have couple dragon fruits, pretty overgrown. Thanks for the tips to cut them . Do I just the cuttings in a big pot or in the ground?
What is the white granule in the pot?
What season pruning should done
What is the best season for dragon fruit cutting/pruning?.. I love to prune my dragon fruits but we already have the rainy season now. Is it safe if I prune them now?
Hi! I have potting mix which consists of red soil, vermi compost, cow manure, coco-peat, and neem powder. My query was can i use this potting mix for growing dragon fruit plant in containers in a ratio like 50% potting mix and 50% coarse sand by the way I'm from India.
That citrus tree is really good for does who lost appetite, if your have fever just make juice with it and drink it.
I had a flower bud but now it's turned into a branch. Is this possible? It looks different to all the other branches.
Thats called "dragon plan B" 🤣 and its very common.
one my branches reached 11 feet long should i be concerned?
Could use your help! Three years growing DFs for three years. NO FLOWERS!! I'm missing something....but don't know what. Should I remove growth as soon as I see it, or should I let them go for cuttings?? That, and a plethora of other questions.
Have you tried tipping your branches?
@@GraftingDragonFruit Yes. I did a major tipping all around, and got one funky attempted bloom on my delight. nothing at all on any of the others.
Any fertilizing routine?
@@GraftingDragonFruit Yes! I was using the Flora Nova Bloom while watering each week. Someone mentioned switching to watering once every two weeks... but not sure how often I should fertilize.
@@GraftingDragonFruit I was fertilizing with Flora Nova Bloom once a week while I watered...
In most of the videos i watched it's said to used 20/25 gallon pot but i don't have a lot of space so i wanna used 15 gallon pot, so can i put 4 plants per pot or should i put less since it's a smaller pot.
Yes put less if it’s a smaller pot
Love all your videos but not sure how I missed this one :) Do you replant all your cuttings or do you give away or sell your cuttings? Would love to get some different varieties that you may have. I'm in OC.
Also, have you documented the life cycle of planting DF? Like April Season Starts, Sept/Oct Winterize DF, etc...
Hi Richard, Do you have any Diego's Desert King cuttings for sale? If so, how much?
I’ll have to check my trellis to see if I can find any cuttings available. Will check on them but you can look out for them on my website. Www.graftingdragonfruits.com
Do you have a website to request cuttings
Thanks for sharing… very helpful info like always
Hi, I'm interested in growing dragon fruit here in las vegas and I would like to know if it's possible with the extreme weather we're having. Thanks.
yes it is possible, you just need to water it a lot. i live in the high desert and it is thriving.
Just starting out from seeds. Do you ship those cuttings.
He said no.
Hi Richard. Just a quick question. If you have buds on a branch and new growth on the same branch, should you remove the new growth or keep it?
I notied that you had some yellow branches in some of the Pots was that a different Variety or just a normal yellow branch as you didn’t prune them. When you start a Dragon fruit tree do you just start them with one center leader? Nice job on the video I enjoyed watching it.