If you wrap tape around the bottom of the stem with the sticky side out, it works really well to stop ants and mites. I had to use it on my broccoli plants one year and it completely stopped the mites. Even putting some near the top caused the mites that were already on the plant to get stuck too and the mite problem went away entirely for the remainder of the season (about 2-3 months). It also works well to stop ticks from crawling up your pants and/or your legs also. They usually latch on to your feet/shoes and or pant legs and then crawl their way up... so having tape on your ankles and thighs can stop them completely if you're walking. I'm not sure if there's a way to protect against them if you sit or lay down in the grass/bushes though or if you're hiking through thick, tall brush. They don't normally fo very high on brush/plants, but they can and do on occasion.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 ай бұрын

Good idea, thanks for sharing.

The connie mayer I planted back in June has seen amazing growth, already starting to fill in the umbrella trellis, the same can be said about the cosmic charlie I planted back in August. Also while this is unrelated to the video, I found that connie mayer may be resistant to some of the fungi that attack my other varieties, I never need to do much maintenance with that plant. Great video!

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Connie is almost as fast as Bruni in my experience. KVA is a bit slower... I agree. Cosmic Charlie and other varieties with the undatus gene seem to get more "rust" in our area this time of year due to the fog.

I live in San Diego too. I wish to visit your garden

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

9 ай бұрын

We are in North County. Season is winding down now :(

im in north africa same as you ithink zone8/9 b 1 km away from the sea i own five varieties palora ab delight purple haze isis and a sugar that i didnt test yet ive seen that the palora is a slow grower in my region and i have witness that the delight is a super fast grower with nice thick leaves thats why im trying to use it for grafting

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

9 ай бұрын

Nice. Climate is key

Robles Red grows vigorously as well.

Starting out as a new grower in San diego, which ones would you suggest?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

1) Sugar Dragon 2) American Beauty 3) PG 4) Delight 5) Some Asunta :)

Physical Graffiti grows very fast for me. Here in the phoenix AZ area

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

Жыл бұрын

PG is a great one too. More sun/heat tolerant than it's sisters.

I’ve gotten a few cuttings that were soft have you been successful with these?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

As long as they are not rotten, they should root. Were they soft from a lack of water?

@THROTTLEOLOGY

3 жыл бұрын

Possibly but the soil they are pretty moist now

Do you have delight? It’s really an aggressive grower

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

I have it, but I think Darkstar has been the fastest. Although, I've gotten 4-S and G-3 from Paul Thompson's collection and they are impressive as well.

I noticed you have most of your hybrids in partial shade do these not do so well in full sun?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

I live inland from the coast and the sun can get quite intense in our area. Temperatures can exceed 110 in the summers, so I keep them safe under palms and trees.

@THROTTLEOLOGY

3 жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT I’m in central Florida . I was actually able to buy entire df plants from someone local not sure exactly what type they are yet though I would love to get some really good ones though

@THROTTLEOLOGY

3 жыл бұрын

Is there any way I could buy some cuttings from you ?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

@@THROTTLEOLOGY Probably later this season, lots of growth and hopefully flower buds soon. Do you live near Pine Island Nursery?

@THROTTLEOLOGY

3 жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT alright awesome!!! I’m in central Florida so a few hours from pine island I’ve ordered some cuttings from a small place but they aren’t quality at all for the most part

Please mention only one Verity of dragon fruit which being top of all Verities.... Please do Reply 🙏🏻

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

Жыл бұрын

Too hard, but a self fertile guatemalan is hard to beat, like American Beauty.

My bloody marry doing great in Florida fast grower

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! It's got some big spines!

Also have you heard of princess of the night? Is it a hybrid?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's a selenicereus and probably has a stunning flower, and a bland fruit.

@THROTTLEOLOGY

3 жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT it has a small round super light pink fruit

@THROTTLEOLOGY

3 жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT I have pictures of them maybe you could identify them?

if in California you can get palora from Cal Poly Pomona ;)

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

I have 6 seedlings grafted and will cut them and plant them into the Palora pot this spring. I still consider it a decent grower, but my desert king seedling is much faster than all of my Palora plants.

@drag_on_nation

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info.

Shayna and Ohana express should be on this list too, theyre crazy fast

@drag_on_nation

3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to find shayna and no nurseries in my area has it. Do you know where I can buy this?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

I have Shayna and a Desert King Seedling (Not Ohana Express). Both are growing well and I'd consider them fast growers... Shayna has skinnier growth that I expected and it's not sun related.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

@@drag_on_nation Bummer... I got mine from Spicy Exotics last winter. Good luck.

@drag_on_nation

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Ive been checking for a while now but spicy exotics is all sold out. For now I'm going to focus on experimenting with the varieties I already have.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

@@drag_on_nation Nice! I check as well and he's been sold out for most of the year.

I see most of the hybrids in partial shade

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

It depends on the variety. I now have a few of my own hybrids in full sun. Darkstar, Tricia, and Physical Graffiti are a few that tolerate full sun in my area.

Didn't see florida sweet. How is it doing? Is it living up to what I said or is it growing slower than usual? Tho I guess it's still young and you showed bigger plants so it wouldn't fit the video.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

I consider it a fast grower. 3 of the 4 cuttings have rooted and have new growth. They are happy in the greenhouse right now.

@Gabriel-cr1qe

3 жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT great. Hopefully you get fruit this year and get to try it.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gabriel-cr1qe Me too!

@jorgehdelat

3 жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT loop pop 9

I’m about 7 hours from spicy exotics so I’d like to take a trip soon

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

That would be an awesome trip! I hope you do it :)

@THROTTLEOLOGY

3 жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT do you use any nutrients on young rooted cuttings ? Or after it’s a foot or so tall up the trellis?

@THROTTLEOLOGY

3 жыл бұрын

Can you email me your info? Also I got a copy of Paul’s book emailed to me by Leo

@THROTTLEOLOGY

3 жыл бұрын

Waiting for a reply on here is like snail mail

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

@@THROTTLEOLOGY My soil mixture is has bat guano and I like to use worm castings

Desert king is a fast grower too..

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

I hear that... It's slow to root in fall/winter months in my climate. I did mention that both S. Megalanthus and hybrids tend to be rapid growers. Thanks for watching.

Is that Hana or Ohana?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Hana. Ohana Express is a Desert King Seedling.