Spicy Exotics

Spicy Exotics

Spicy Exotics Dragon Fruit is your source for over 100 varieties of plant cuttings for sale. Dragon Fruit, Pitaya, or Pitahaya originated in Central America and now can be found in most tropical areas. In the USA these areas include Hawaii, California, and Florida. It's a subtropical vining cactus. So it loves lots of rain yet can tolerate dry weather. Most varieties are fast growing making easily adaptable to new environments.

As mentioned above, the plant is a vining cactus with fleshy three sided growth and spins along the edge of this growth. The plant creates huge night blooming flowers that are beautiful and fragrant. If the flower is pollinated it will create one of the most amazing fruits. Varieties can be either red, pink, green or yellow skin with white, pink, purple, or red flesh. The fruit sizes can vary ranging from 0.5 pounds to a whopping 3.0 pounds in size.

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  • @ahmedbarakat5036
    @ahmedbarakat503614 сағат бұрын

    How are you my friend ? Plz , tell me how can i get a puffy pranches im my dragon plants ? I mean full of squeezer

  • @xxvodanhxx
    @xxvodanhxx4 күн бұрын

    Is there a new video I didnt' see Connie Mayer or Bruni make a showing.

  • @swulykiho9366
    @swulykiho936615 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Please upload video on how's to identify red flesh and white flesh by it's leaves

  • @Hoppy_for_life
    @Hoppy_for_life20 күн бұрын

    Hello guys I went to the Website and everything was sold out, so when do you add new cuttings

  • @lilthapa5389
    @lilthapa5389Ай бұрын

    Nice 👍👍👍 from Nepal

  • @1Fine69c
    @1Fine69cАй бұрын

    I cannot get my country roads to pollinate with voodoo child pollen. any tips?

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics22 күн бұрын

    Verify your varieties are true, however I have not seen any variety Voodoo Child could not pollenate. Also, make sure the pollen and stigma are dry and try at 10PM.

  • @audreyasbey3745
    @audreyasbey3745Ай бұрын

    How many can you store in each 50ft greenhouse

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics22 күн бұрын

    18 to 20 in the summer and 26 in the winter. You can squeeze more, but we prefer comfort over additional storage. That's 20x40, not 50 feet.

  • @everettcannon7237
    @everettcannon7237Ай бұрын

    I did not see an American beauty. Interested to know what you think of that taste.

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics22 күн бұрын

    Guatemalan species have early fruit for us with an extra few throughout the year. But it's season is late spring early summer. This video was shot late summer. American Beauty fruit is awesome.

  • @sobegirl411
    @sobegirl4112 ай бұрын

    Fantastic information! Thank you. I’m new at being a dragon fruit grower. Started mine from seeds out of a store bought fruit. Excited to watch the progress

  • @LovelyHoneyBadger-ke6yr
    @LovelyHoneyBadger-ke6yr2 ай бұрын

    Thank you i was now going outside to cut my dragon fruit top

  • @Viasity
    @Viasity2 ай бұрын

    Great Idea. Way to recycle !!! Thank you. I'm going to try this out.

  • @Arth02321
    @Arth023213 ай бұрын

    How many plants in a greenhouse?

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics22 күн бұрын

    In this video 16, 8 per side

  • @tamtamathome
    @tamtamathome3 ай бұрын

    Everything I needed to know in two minutes about this fruit❤ thank you

  • @darksidedsoonnelson2522
    @darksidedsoonnelson25223 ай бұрын

    I’ve just started this great planting adventure😂I’ve always been a gardener so I say why not attempt growing The Dragons here in NY am a little worried because of my climate and this is why I am potting it to bring in and out of my house 😂in during the winter and out in the summer. I bought some cuttings that has been rooting for a while now will transplant over the weekend and I’ve also germinated some Sugar Dragons and whites from Ecuador. I have done an extensive amount of research. If succeeded with these I have then I will have a yard full once I relocate to a warmer area but for now NY is where I’ll give it a go.

  • @rarefruit2320
    @rarefruit23203 ай бұрын

    Hope to see more vids like this soon! All my 14 varieties are from Spicy Exotics. You sent me Connie G last June. Just ordered Wild Thing yesterday. Can’t wait to get a taste! Thanks for the genetics 🧬

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics22 күн бұрын

    Thank you, We have more ideas for great content. We hope to have a few more up in 2024.

  • @carltonmenezes5789
    @carltonmenezes57893 ай бұрын

    Does Rainfall have anytime to do with flower buds popping out

  • @vinhpbui6601
    @vinhpbui66013 ай бұрын

    Thanks, your information is so helpful.

  • @MrJams66
    @MrJams663 ай бұрын

    What is the size of your greenhouse? Thanks

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics22 күн бұрын

    These are 12X26X12, however we now use 20X40X12

  • @user-vq1fw8go8q
    @user-vq1fw8go8q4 ай бұрын

    How much does the polytunnel raise the minimum daily temperature without a heater? How quickly does it lose the heat it absorbed during the day?

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics22 күн бұрын

    During the day, a clear day in the winter with the sun out, inside temperatures can reach 120 F, so venting and cooling is a must. Night time temps drop of quickly, about 3 hours after sunset. During this time its about 2 to 5 degrees different.

  • @carltonmenezes5789
    @carltonmenezes57894 ай бұрын

    How long do Palora Dragonfruit cuttings take to put out new growth

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics22 күн бұрын

    Just like any other Dragon Fruit variety, 1 to 6 months with the proper source.

  • @carltonmenezes5789
    @carltonmenezes57894 ай бұрын

    Is Palora Dragonfruit a vigorous grower

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics22 күн бұрын

    Without proper pruning it can be like most Dragon Fruit

  • @rpfl5586
    @rpfl55865 ай бұрын

    Happy I found your channel. Will tipping stop the growth on that branch from longer?

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics22 күн бұрын

    Yes it will

  • @joejoe3185
    @joejoe31855 ай бұрын

    Great video! I'm here in Central Louisiana ( B. R. ) what size green house are you using. I am very happy to have come across your video. I got the DF that I have from Texas

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics22 күн бұрын

    These are 12X26X12

  • @ptrain9020
    @ptrain90206 ай бұрын

    When will you have the K1 cutting and other dragonfruit cuttings available back on your website spicy exotic?

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics22 күн бұрын

    Soon, Sign up for variety notifications and we will email you when they become available.

  • @nedamargani1200
    @nedamargani12006 ай бұрын

    The origin of this form Korea?

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics5 ай бұрын

    This is a mutation that can happen to any Dragon Fruit.

  • @kurtmeyer6890
    @kurtmeyer68906 ай бұрын

    no palora?

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics5 ай бұрын

    Palora blooms later in the year

  • @KBDRAGONFRUIT
    @KBDRAGONFRUIT7 ай бұрын

    More energy will be transferred from the main branch (trunk) to the sub branches which will result in more fruit buds on the sub branches. When there are too many fruit buds on one branch then you should also remove some of the buds so that the remaining buds will have enough space and energy to grow big, sweet and juicy.

  • @pitayasdudel
    @pitayasdudel7 ай бұрын

    Like garantido tmj

  • @kevinkc3onohelijeepworld953
    @kevinkc3onohelijeepworld9539 ай бұрын

    Have you changed anything over 4yrs ?? Have you looked into ceramic metal halide bulbs ? Use hi temp gasket maker on the porcelain to dish connection to prevent water dripping down to bulb 😉

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics8 ай бұрын

    Yes, everything is replaced. We now use electric oil heaters. Two per Greenhouse and our greenhouse is now twice the size.

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics8 ай бұрын

    BTW, when we had this setup, we tried several types of bulbs. Energy cost and bulb price had alot to do with what we choose at the time. 60 lamps going at once was a huge energy draw. Typically half of the bulbs would fail during the season so you can figure on a bulb cost.

  • @pauhy5601
    @pauhy56019 ай бұрын

    And final thing,you ddn't bother to read them out loud just in case of some error or misunderstanding?.

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics8 ай бұрын

    for more information, spicyexotics.com

  • @pauhy5601
    @pauhy56019 ай бұрын

    Those labels in the background are way too small to be able to read by any viewers,almost as if nothing is there?.

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics8 ай бұрын

    This is a very old video. Check out our website for clear images and descriptions, spicyexotics.com

  • @ranbirsingh5229
    @ranbirsingh52299 ай бұрын

    Which is variety whose brix is ​​above 20 or the size of fruits is near 1 kg

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics8 ай бұрын

    Weather conditions have alot to do with size and taste. Year after year it changes slightly. Nothing we grow yield those results, the only thing close is a hybrid we grow called Double D.

  • @passionfruiter3184
    @passionfruiter31849 ай бұрын

    I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who has a few ugly looking ones 😂 they still grow the same, it’s amazing

  • @PainConsultation
    @PainConsultation9 ай бұрын

    At least the plant is healthy

  • @ChouadaMgat3ine-re6mj
    @ChouadaMgat3ine-re6mj10 ай бұрын

    Do you sell cutting ?

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics8 ай бұрын

    yes, spicyexotics.com/shop

  • @wickedpissaprod
    @wickedpissaprod10 ай бұрын

    Perfect timing, was just about to top some of my new vines and will no longer do it! Makes a lot of sense with all the growth you get anyway! Glad I found your page. Subscribing now!

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics8 ай бұрын

    thank you!

  • @jesusmartinezcaballero26
    @jesusmartinezcaballero2610 ай бұрын

    How much cost that greenhouse? I want to start a little proyect in spain

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics8 ай бұрын

    We no longer use this setup and have upgraded to a larger setup. 40' x 20'. They are $1000 US Dollars.

  • @Rezvan3383Ebreahimi-kf2xv
    @Rezvan3383Ebreahimi-kf2xv10 ай бұрын

    I am from Iran, because I live by the sea, I live in a humid and humid climate. 2 seasons of the year are almost very hot and the other two seasons are almost cold. My goal is to grow dragon fruit in a greenhouse. Currently, to gain experience on a small scale. I cultivate

  • @Rezvan3383Ebreahimi-kf2xv
    @Rezvan3383Ebreahimi-kf2xv10 ай бұрын

    hi sir, i have question, I want to start growing dragon fruit, the first step to start this work is to prepare the substrate, do you suggest planting the cuttings in the ground or in pots? What should the substrate be made of and what percentage should it be mixed with? Thankful

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics8 ай бұрын

    We start in pots and use cow manure for soil and PVC pipe to support. They have lots of other options. I recommend using what you have available to you. You can check out our website and youtube channel for additional information.

  • @naji18
    @naji1810 ай бұрын

    Thanks for arabic translation..

  • @Honestandtruth
    @Honestandtruth10 ай бұрын

    For this Greenhouse Only works for States Like Florida and California Hot climate States😊👍

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics8 ай бұрын

    I would say the gulf coast, as we are in Louisiana and works for us. It will have more challenges in colder locations, but making adjustments to the setup could overcome those challenges. Its a good cost affective solution to winterizing.

  • @hebnermm
    @hebnermm10 ай бұрын

    Great idea! Looks better than the green tape too

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics10 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jonathanswoboda
    @jonathanswoboda8 ай бұрын

    I actually used large zip lock bags. Works great and food safe unlike PVC. Great idea.

  • @hebnermm
    @hebnermm10 ай бұрын

    I'm learning so much from your videos. Thank you. I'm in SoCal as well and I love how lush your area is but when you mentioned the humidity ~ Yikes Wondering about your lights. Are they mostly to help you see what you're doing or do they simulate longer days for more blooming?

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics10 ай бұрын

    100% for vision

  • @hebnermm
    @hebnermm10 ай бұрын

    I enjoyed this video a lot. All I have are Physical Graffiti which I think is self sterile but somehow I have some fruits forming. I watched this video hoping to get some insight into which variety I should get for pollen to pollinate my PG?

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics10 ай бұрын

    As a general rule, PG is purple flesh. Stay away from Purple flesh pollen and use Red or White flesh fruit pollen. Most Pink flesh fruit pollen will work too.

  • @hebnermm
    @hebnermm10 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much. I'm thinking of getting some Sugar Dragon cuttings and using that when it fruits. Certainly is a lesson in patience.@@Spicyexotics

  • @ChouadaMgat3ine-re6mj
    @ChouadaMgat3ine-re6mj10 ай бұрын

    ​@@Spicyexoticsalarjwanii Why don t us the purple flech lik pollen ? 

  • @steliosemmanouilidis5050
    @steliosemmanouilidis505011 ай бұрын

    im really uncomfortable with the styrofoam, also, i think its gonna be too top heavy, and a strong weed will dropp the whole thing off, on the bottom of that pvc pipe id add some gravel or cement to balance things out

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics8 ай бұрын

    We have had styrofoam for over 15 years with amazing results. It works as an amazing insulator too. We mainly use it to make the containers weigh less, so we do not use gravel. We have 2 bags of soil in each container at minimum and that is plenty of balance.

  • @nandakumargowda6637
    @nandakumargowda663711 ай бұрын

    Hello sirrr, Should I change the dragon fruit container soil every year ???

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics10 ай бұрын

    If you can that would be ideal. However in most cases it's not practical. The response also changes depending on what type of soil you are using.

  • @nandakumargowda6637
    @nandakumargowda663710 ай бұрын

    Thank you sir❤

  • @nandakumargowda6637
    @nandakumargowda663711 ай бұрын

    Should i change the soil every year????

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics10 ай бұрын

    If you can that would be ideal. However in most cases it's not practical. The response also changes depending on what type of soil you are using.

  • @temjenlongchar1541
    @temjenlongchar154111 ай бұрын

    I have certain white flesh variety which has no stigma to pollinate. Fruits gets fall off early before maturity. Please advice me how to fix this problem .

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics10 ай бұрын

    We see a missing stigma from time to time, but not with every flower. If your growing that plant for fruit, you need to consider another variety.

  • @temjenlongchar1541
    @temjenlongchar154110 ай бұрын

    @@Spicyexotics thank you 👍

  • @spartoii2153
    @spartoii215311 ай бұрын

    Saw what mirrors this fruit in a family of asian descent yard, I took a snippy snip of the piece that hung on the outsideS can’t wait to see/get fruits.

  • @davidangel2083
    @davidangel208311 ай бұрын

    Are your paloras grafted on to a different rootstock?

  • @Spicyexotics
    @Spicyexotics11 ай бұрын

    We do not have a single graft. Everything we grow is true down to the root ball. This is to collect real data on how the variety performs year after year.