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Old 07-01-2008, 08:36 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Default Re: Dragon Fruit

That's probably because as it grows, the basket loses its ability to support the mass of cactus. In Ecuador, at least, these things get honkin' big and heavy, and then they throw big heavy pitayas. I grow mine on a wooden support frame I built out of 2x4's.
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