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Old 10-08-2011, 02:19 PM   #493 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by oakshadows View Post
We started pitaya from seed and it sure is strange. The seed germinated fast but then the growth has been very slow. Fertilizing them with miracle grow, is that enough. The plant started with two leafs and then the cactus stem started. One is maybe 1 1/4" and many are still 1/2" or less. They were planted on 8-13-11 and 8-16-11. Any info that will help us?

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I've read it will take 3 years from seed to fruit. Even from a cutting your talking 1 year sometimes 2. Lots of light is all I can think.I have some from seed and they do start off real slow.
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