How does Gypsum work and what is it ?

There has been talk in the dragon fruit growing community about the use of gypsum to encourage the flowering of your dragon fruit plant. 

Here is a list of Pitaya / Dragon Fruit varieties grown in The USA.

There is a easy to follow table with the dragon fruits listed and their origin, pollenation needs, weight, colour, flavour and recommendation. 

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"NOID" typically stands for "No IDentification" and is often used in gardening or horticulture when a plant or specimen doesn't have a specific identification or label.

So NOIDS are always going to be in the Dragon Fruit Industry there is no getting around this. You just need to decide what varieties you want in your collection. What characterises you prefer and go from there. 

The authenticity of the variety's  will not be conclusive until genetic testing is conducted and a would wide data base in established. 

Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a tropical fruit that requires specific conditions for successful commercial cultivation.

Here's a general guideline for growing dragon fruit commercially

Look at how 15 people all around Australia plant the same dragon fruit cutting. There is no wrong or right! its what works for you in your climate zone.