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Introducing the Houghton Dragon Fruit, derived from the Hylocereus genus and an unidentified species. Named in honour of Arthur Duvernoix Houghton, also known as A.D. Houghton (1870-1938), this variety boasts a rich history.
Dr. Houghton, a medical practitioner, was renowned for his expertise in cacti botany, served on the Los Angeles City Council from 1904 to 1906, and was instrumental in founding the American Legion. Beyond his professional pursuits, he dabbled in showmanship, engaging audiences with hypnotism and seances, and authored "The Cactus Book" in 1931.
This Dragon Fruit variety also holds significance as one of the parent plants in two Paul Thomson seedlings, dubbed 7-S and 8-S. These hybrids, born from a union of Houghton and Rixford varieties,
Voodoo Child (8-S)
Sugar Dragon (7-S).
Characterized by robust growth, Houghton Dragon Fruit boasts sturdy, olive-green stems adorned with small, thick spines along the rib lines, which can stretch upwards of 1.5 m The stems resemble those of Hylocereus setaceus in both size and shape.
The flowers of this variety are strikingly large, spanning over 38cm in diameter, and typically unfurl in the hours following sunset, closing at sunrise.
Houghton Dragon Fruit tends to be among the first and last to bloom, facilitating multiple flowering cycles and thereby increasing fruit yield.
Has a fantastic pollen for cross-pollination.
Houghton Dragon fruit yields small oval-shaped
Fruit can weigh around 250g
Care:
Plant into an excellent quality potting mix to a depth of 2-3 cm
Your dragon fruit will be marked with an arrow, plant ^ Arrow points up to the sky.
Regular Fertilizer
Water once the soil has dried out.
Once rooted transfer onto a post.
For more information check out some of our blogs.
Plant Sizes: These are available in 20cm cuttings
Shipping
All items are posted on a Monday Express post, with Australia Post. If Monday is a public holiday they will be sent the Tuesday or the following Monday depending on the destination. We aim to deliver healthy and happy plants :)
All orders are posted on Mondays via Australia Post and include tracking.
The only times this may change are when:
Where an order contains both time-sensitive and non-essential products, we will select the most appropriate postage option to ensure your order arrives safely while keeping shipping costs as affordable as possible.
Once your parcel has been lodged with Australia Post, you will be able to follow its progress using the tracking information provided.
Thank you for supporting our small Australian family business.
All orders are posted on Mondays via Australia Post and include tracking.
The only times this may change are when:
Where an order contains both time-sensitive and non-essential products, we will select the most appropriate postage option to ensure your order arrives safely while keeping shipping costs as affordable as possible.
Once your parcel has been lodged with Australia Post, you will be able to follow its progress using the tracking information provided.
Thank you for supporting our small Australian family business.
We’re transitioning non-essential orders to regular post, helping reduce our shipping carbon footprint by up to 90%. A small change that makes a big difference. 🌱📦
Express shipping will remain available for time-sensitive items.
