Dragon fruit in a pot, what do you think of this setup?

Want Them All · 08-07-2010, 10:04 AM

I read about it on another website. Any opinions? What I'd like to find out is the minimum depth of container that can support productive growth for DF.
Thanks,
pitayafruit.info • View topic - Growing Pitaya in pots

Abnshrek · 08-07-2010, 12:40 PM

I think its neat concept if they don't get to top heavy. Winds could play havoc with something that nice. Bet they screw the center support to the bottom of the pot/tub. :^)

Want Them All · 08-07-2010, 12:55 PM

Wind is a concern in my area. However, I don't think you saw all the photos in that thread, did you? The center PVC tower is retained inside the pot by rebars that go through the PVC pipe and the sides of the pot.

Richard · 08-07-2010, 12:58 PM

I would use "green garden tape" to tie plants to the supports, otherwise those pots are an excellent way to go. Since the Hylocereus obtain moisture from both the ground and air, a 12-gallon pot is sufficient for most plants.

Want Them All · 08-07-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard

I would use "green garden tape" to tie plants to the supports, otherwise those pots are an excellent way to go. Since the Hylocereus obtain moisture from both the ground and air, a 12-gallon pot is sufficient for most plants.

Do you grow any DF Richard? Any recommendation for the potting soil? In that thread, the grower Bvincent uses a variety of potting soil and mixes in chicken manure.

Thanks,

sunfish · 08-07-2010, 02:00 PM

All my DF are in 15gal pots. To keep the pots from blowing over drive a couple rebar through the pot into the ground. You can leave them long enough so you can pull them out if you need to move the pot.

Want Them All · 08-07-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sunfish

All my DF are in 15gal pots. To keep the pots from blowing over drive a couple rebar through the pot into the ground. You can leave them long enough so you can pull them out if you need to move the pot.

What do you use for potting soil?
Thanks,

sunfish · 08-07-2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Want Them All

What do you use for potting soil?
Thanks,

Peat and perlite.

Want Them All · 08-08-2010, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sunfish

Peat and perlite.

That's it? What's the perlite composition of your final mix, 1/4 perlite and 3/4 peat, or?

sunfish · 08-08-2010, 06:58 AM

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That's it? What's the perlite composition of your final mix, 1/4 perlite and 3/4 peat, or?

That sounds about right. I also put a couple inches of lava rock on the bottom.

Dalmatiansoap · 08-08-2010, 08:07 AM

Where do U get this "lava" rocks? Volcano places or nursery?

sunfish · 08-08-2010, 08:21 AM

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Where do U get this "lava" rocks? Volcano places or nursery?

Anywhere they sell decorative rock,gravel.

Dalmatiansoap · 08-08-2010, 09:06 AM

so thats only for drenage? I have enough gravel from the beach in that case

Want Them All · 08-08-2010, 09:09 AM

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so thats only for drenage? I have enough gravel from the beach in that case

Home Depot or Lowe's have lava rocks. You can use beach gravel, but it will be very heavy if you need to move the pots around.

Dalmatiansoap · 08-08-2010, 11:27 AM

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Home Depot or Lowe's have lava rocks. You can use beach gravel, but it will be very heavy if you need to move the pots around.

Thanks, but it just cant be heavyer than going to Lowes or Home Depot

Abnshrek · 08-08-2010, 01:31 PM

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Where do U get this "lava" rocks? Volcano places or nursery?

Couldn't you use the one's they sell for gas grills? Those are lava rocks.. right? :^)
Tony the rebar sounds like a great way to stake it in place. :^)

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