We have warmer weather now and I've moved my potted plants out of the greenhouse. Some segments are sticking straight up higher than the support arms. If I...
Since I'm growing dragon fruit in containers, I was wondering what would be a good support structure for them. I have seen people use pvc pipe but I'm afraid...
Hi Cameron, I got a lot of great ideas by looking at the member pics posted already on the group's website. ..easy to access ...check it out. In my yard...
Although the article below is general news, it has direct and important bearing on pitaya growers, and fruit tree growers and farmers everywhere. I myself saw...
Harvey, Half a reply to your pruning. If you are not going to use the pruned off bud or branch for other reasons the sooner you cut it or de-bud it the better...
Guaranteed they will fall over. unless you have a broad base or outriggers Graham To: PitayaFruit@yahoogroups.com From: blackwillow_cam@... Date: Fri, 1...
Aloha, I send pics of support system described. Rather overkill for sure but on a small basis, reasonable. Brad in Hawaii gets great results just with straight...
Ok Graham I guess I could always trim them up and start new plants if it becomes top heavy lol ________________________________ From: Graham Reinders...
Thank you so much Michael. I guess I'll need to look for bigger pots, because I think the containers are 3 gallon instead of 5 gallon. That sounds like a good...
Hi! Michael; I am also thinking to put plants in a drum. A picture of the support system will do a wonder. Is it possible to take a picture to have a look at...
Where are you located in the Philippines? There is Silan Dragon Fruit farm in Indang Cavite. Try to join the yahoo group of Rare Fruit Society of the...
Thanks, Graham. I realized that, I guess, but have been unsure if a new segment would grow from near the point where I pruned. I guess my main question is...
PVC supports may be the answer to those who use pots. I have used pvc for everything from a garden fence to an 8' Boy Scout booth at a fair. It was used for...
I visited Lowes'in Chino Hills, CA yesterday and saw Pitaya (Pulpa Roja) in containers (do not remember the size of the container; 1-5gal?) each sell for...
I sell dragon fruit cuttings in Dumaguete Negros Oriental Graham To: PitayaFruit@yahoogroups.com From: sallykobepj@... Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 08:17:13...
Hi Harvey, I think it works something like this, -- Auxin hormone is the advancing end growth regulator. It is gravity and light sensitive generally taking the...
Susan, All my bamboo supports rotted out in 2 years, do not, when using PVC underestimate the weight to be carried by a large plant.We are talking 100+ pounds...
With those prices for cuttings never mind fruiting them, there is more money in cuttings. I sell mine for about $3 each. When I am in a good mood I force my...
There are four new trellis pictures in Michael Beshoner's Folder: labeled as follows: wall box trellis.jpg Wall of wire trellis Frankie reds.jpg Treated wood...
Thank you, Graham, that makes perfect sense to me. In thinking about it, I've seen that response already when planting a new cutting with a cut end where...
Aloha, I keep my pvc crossbar construction open ended and painted to retard UV degradation,sched 80 is stronger both 40-8-is easily reinforced with sliding a...
WOW!! Thanks for the tip! I just got back from Lowe's with one of the plants and will post pictures and information on variety. -Richard Southern California ...
Correction of a picture caption: Megalanthus picture of six buds not early branches in 11/2 sq foot space on a low growth allowed to touch potting mix...
Hello Leo, Just took some photos yesterday & thought I would share them with the group, Photos are labeled Aunty Mu 1, Aunty Mu 2, ..., Aunty Mu 5. I am in...
