Potting up dragon fruit cuttings is straightforward!
Following these steps should help your dragon fruit cutting establish and thrive!
Here’s a step-by-step guide to ensure healthy growth for your new plants:
Materials You’ll Need:
- Rare Dragon fruit cutting
- Premium potting mix, mushroom compost or seedling and cutting mix
- Small pot with drainage holes (140mm plus)
- Stake
- Grafting Tape
- Gloves (for handling spiky cuttings)
Steps:
Choose Your Cutting
- Purchase cuttings they will arrive in 3-8 days with Australia Post
- Fill the pot with a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. If you prefer, mix equal parts regular potting soil, sand, and perlite for optimal drainage.
Plant the Cutting
- Place the cutting about 3- 5 cm (1-2 inches) deep into the soil, with the callused end facing down.
- Arrow faces up ^
- Firmly press the soil around the base to secure it.
- Tie up dragon fruit to support stake
Water Sparingly
Lightly moisten the soil without soaking it. Overwatering at this stage can lead to rot. After planting, wait a week before watering again to allow the cutting to establish.
Place in a Warm, Bright Location
- Place the pot in a bright location with indirect sunlight. Dragon fruit plants love warmth, so keep it in an area with temperatures around 20–30°C (68–86°F).
- Water only when the top 2.5 cm (1 inch) of soil feels dry. Over time, dragon fruit will develop roots, and you can gradually increase the water slightly as the plant grows.
- Once your cutting has developed strong roots (usually in 6–8 weeks) and shows signs of new growth, you can transplant it to a larger pot or directly into the ground if it’s warm enough.
- Make sure you introduce your new plant to full sun gradually
- Fertilize regularly in the growing season
