How to collect pollen and pollinate your Dragon Fruit Flower?

[@amitaisiegel9915]

This is the best video on pollination I have seen. Complete and clear. Thank you! 👋👋👋

[@tristardragonfruit]

Anytime, Amitai

[@stk.plantation2912]

Beautiful dragon garden very good your explanation I like it

[@tristardragonfruit]

Thanks for visiting

[@roberth3380]

Excellent video Tri!

[@tristardragonfruit]

Love that you enjoyed it!

[@sokete7]

Excellent video thanks

[@zoevran]

Im new with dragon fruit plants. Started with one plant from seed. Its fun seeing it grow. Last year after 5 years, it had its first flower, just one. This year it had 12 . Even though i tried to pollenize with its own pollen i didn't get any fruit. Unfortunately its not a self fertile i was told, it needs pollen from other variety. So i asked and i got some cuttings from other self fertilise varieties and hopefully next year I'll have fruits. I also bought similar small vacuum like yours for collecting the pollen. Wish me luck. I wish you were close so you could give me a cutting from your plants with those beautiful red/purple flowers. Thank you for your videos. Greetings from Crete Greece

[@javatechnic]

Thanks for the information and showed your beautiful yard. Please advise the pollen vacuum model if possible. Thanks

[@tristardragonfruit]

Any keyboard vacuum would works

[@EsterScottLudwig]

I know that this is a 2 yrs old video and I watched till the end. I learned a lot. Thank you for the awesome tips. Anyway, you mention that you can send seeds. I would love to have some seeds of the Sugar Dragon, American Beauty and the Vietnam White. I live here in Central California

[@noahhuckleby6517]

Great video and helpful tips. Some day when I get my first flower I will use this knowledge.

[@tristardragonfruit]

I’m glad It helped you!

[@alamdeso1483]

Very helpful video ...thanks

[@shibukp3333]

Very happy to watch this video. Thank you

[@tristardragonfruit]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lucyhuff9708]

The dragon fruit flowers are so beautiful!

[@jpitt4634]

Thank you for the video. I need to brush up on my skills. My pollen didn’t take and all of my varieties blooming right now are self-sterile of course.

[@tristardragonfruit]

It’s very easy once you’ll do it

[@jpitt4634]

@@tristardragonfruit i had done it before but i started putting the pollen directly into the freezer. It’s just too humid to let it dry.

[@Margaret-u1x]

Absolutely brilliant demonstration. There is always something to learn. Gardening is my passion, and this just happens to be a wonderful treat. Which reminds me, is that pollinating process which prompts the names of pollinated plants, and, or new ones, called the term hybrids? For example, as I believe is done with passion fruits?

[@tristardragonfruit]

Correct. That’s how people hybrid new fruits

[@zara5324]

Thank you for sharing this. Very helpful. What if I just cut off the flower and put in the fridge and put the pollen when needed.

[@tristardragonfruit]

Yes but make sure your pollen isn’t wet or else it can be bad. Collecting pollen and storing them saves space and it’s more prefer method than just throwing the entire flower in the fridge.

[@zara5324]

@@tristardragonfruit thank you for your response

[@mam564]

Very nice collection of dragon fruit! I have that keyboard vaccuum and wow is it a gamechanger! I've checked all your videos and can't find any information on the black tubing / hose that you have attached to the tomato cage. Is it a garden hose or irrigation tubing? I've been using the tomato cage, reinforced with the steel pipes, and PVC pipe. I attached the 4 pvc pipe sections with rubberized wire, that I get at Home Depot. Unfortunately, my dragon fruit plants got too large (and unbalanced) and all ended up falling over! My solution has been to start all over and try cutting the branches on the 3rd ring, NOT the top ring! This appears to be a great solution, as my demo has not tipped over! My son came over and noticed the solution has really worked out! From now on, all my future plantings will be cut above the 3rd ring of the tomato cage.

[@tristardragonfruit]

The tube were made out from the garden hose, home made.

[@SnaphypeWorld]

Great video! You are a wonderful teacher!

[@tristardragonfruit]

Thank you so much!

[@haitubutturff7751]

Excellent video, thank you for sharing your experience.

[@tristardragonfruit]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FurFeathersandFlowers]

Are you sterilizing that vacuum in between collections? Good information shared for those who want just fruit, be sure to have Vietnam White, Sugar Dragon or American Beauty as they are universal pollinators and you can use their pollen on many types of DF to make fruit.

[@tristardragonfruit]

I’m trying to hybrid them so it doesn’t matter. If you are trying to hybrid them then you should sterilize them

[@gleninglesbirth9466]

Thanks for the information

[@tristardragonfruit]

My pleasure

[@Toni-wc3gx]

Glad you mention about mixing pollen. Very informative video. I never know what pollen to use. I’ve also had a flower where the stigma was closed. I opened it but the hole wasn’t there it was tight. What would you do? The flower didn’t take and aborted. But I also may have used the wrong pollen. Thanks

[@tristardragonfruit]

Yes, it's better to mix when you don't have any motivate to create your own hybrid. Higher chance for the flower to turn fruit.

[@localtime824]

Thanks for sharing Buddy 👍🙂

[@tristardragonfruit]

You bet

[@Erica-yr3gf]

Beautiful. Thank you. Awesome video. Is the location Mira Mesa? I used to live there.❤❤❤

[@chiichen1239]

Great video very helpful , I learned a lot from you . Can I buy some pollen or seeds from you please ! I live in So Cal too.

[@tristardragonfruit]

Yes you can. please contact me via Instagram. @tristar_dragon_fruit

[@stephanmarshall8028]

Yard is looking great bro!!

[@brimoren7320]

Thank you for the close up views when pollinating. I see you dabbed pollen into the center hole. Then you dusted the little tentacles, is that correct? I also learned from this video how to collect pollen which needs to be dry before storing. How long can pollen be stored in freezer?

[@tristardragonfruit]

just a couple dabs and you're good to go!

[@nakayosi2281]

日本から感謝します。有益な情報ありがとう。とても綺麗なピンクの花は他のドラゴンフルーツユーチューバーでは見かけず、あなたの動画で初めて見ました。私は赤実と白実の2種類育てて、今年は白実だけ開花し、自家受粉成功しました。数年前に赤実の自家受粉成功率がわずか5%だったので白実追加したのに、今年は赤実の花は咲いてません。 現在実がついた状態でさらに蕾をつける秘訣がありますか？

[@tristardragonfruit]

Sun is the key and when they are matured just water less during summer

[@TheRingme4ev]

I live in Florida. I would love seeds from all 3 varieties! Please tell me what to do

[@tristardragonfruit]

Please contact me. Info are in channel description

[@pn3940]

how often do you fertilize them, using which fertilizer and at what concentration?

[@bertasilaen3664]

I love your vidio,very complete education pollination. Would you like to sell the pink dragon pruit plant to me please.I don't mine with the cutting one. I love the colour of the flowers 💕💕 I have the white,purple and yellow dragon fruit plant but I haven't have the pink one yet.

[@tristardragonfruit]

Hi, thanks for supporting me. Message me and I’ll give you one for free!

[@bertasilaen3664]

@@tristardragonfruit what platform could I message you on?

[@tristardragonfruit]

@@bertasilaen3664 instagram.com/tristar_dragon_fruit?r=nametag Or facebook.com/groups/8308794799195614/?ref=share_group_link

[@eileenchu9881]

What if I don’t have an instagram or facebook account? How about hotmail or gmail?

[@eileenchu9881]

I would love some cuttings of your Asunta varieties, and to know how you support plants. I grow dragon fruits, but don’t know what varieties they are. Most I think are red skin, but white flesh.

[@hashihashi1019]

You just explain everything so well

[@tristardragonfruit]

Thank you

[@marnoldbatalla4044]

Nice to watch your video how pollinate your DF are you selling the branch

[@tristardragonfruit]

Contact me on IG

[@pn3940]

would love to get some seeds from you. Any red one. I already have white fresh, not sure if it is Vietnam white. I only have a first flower in season.

[@christinefrichot9978]

Very good explanation. Bravo. After pollinating how long to start seing the fruit?

[@tristardragonfruit]

after 10-14 days you will noticed if the pollen take or not. If it’s wiggly and yellow, then it failed, if it’s firm and green, then it’s good

[@zara5324]

Very pretty pink blossoms. Never seen like it before. May I know what variety is this?

[@tristardragonfruit]

Asunta 3

[@wenenda32]

Great video bro

[@tristardragonfruit]

Appreciate it

[@pn3940]

maybe if you plan to collect the same variety 3 days in a row, you probably could collect into the same container and store in the fridge the until after the third day's collection. desiccate, then freeze all at the same time in one container.

[@miguelalt4236]

Thank you for the video, it was great; never seen those dragon fruits with red flowers. I'm curious, where are you located? am in South Florida and I imagine it will be the same process no matter what region you are in, right?

[@tristardragonfruit]

San Diego. Yes, it’s the same process throughout the world.

[@jardindedom-mage]

Olà 👍🏼 merci c'est très instructif 👌🏼 mon plant ne fleuri pas ! Combien de temps pour avoir les fleurs ? J'ai une petite chaîne jardin en Algarve 🍊🍌🍋 au sud du Portugal 🇵🇹 Bienvenue amicalement dom 😘 et à bientôt 💌

[@tristardragonfruit]

Usually only 20-24 months from a small plants/cutting. Seed takes up to 5 years unles you graft

[@vel-zholl8630]

Thanks for sharing. I've never been successful with using refrigerated pollen so maybe I'm storing it incorrectly. Do you also sell cuttings?

[@tristardragonfruit]

Yes I do! Https://tristardragon.etsy.com

[@teofycomillas3697]

Are you selling cuttings of your asunta variety?, I’m interested. Thank you.

[@tristardragonfruit]

Please check with me on my IG

[@gozillatrade5178]

How do I get seeds? I like the purple flower. Won't the seeds produce a hybrid plant with a different fruit?

[@tristardragonfruit]

Yes and yes

[@californiahandball]

So you can leave pollen in the refrigerator up to 30 days? Without freezing? I'm currently growing sugar dragon so I can have a general pollinator. Thanks, for all the information! I'm going to save this video.

[@tristardragonfruit]

yes up to 30 days! you can freeze it if you're not using it within 30 days

[@danavh6319]

Thank you for sharing. Do you fertilize your Dragon Fruits tree? And what do you use to get so much fruits like that?

[@tristardragonfruit]

When your plants is matured, it will fruit. Just feed them regular stuff like chicken manure or fish fertilizer

[@danavh6319]

@@tristardragonfruit How often do you fertilize it?

[@tristardragonfruit]

@@danavh6319 I know some people do it like every week, but that’s just too much for me when I have so many plants. I do about every 2-3 months.

[@tuyetvo4353]

I use plant & - flowers foods

[@الفلكالفلك1]

Sir, I would like some cuttings from this tree. Thank you

[@tristardragonfruit]

please contact me via Instagram. @tristar_dragon_fruit

[@starting042011]

Where are you located, and do you sell your cuttings or plants? Looks like you're in San Diego.

[@tristardragonfruit]

please contact me via Instagram. @tristar_dragon_fruit

[@huantran9658]

Hello Mr. Tristar, I love your dragon fruit plant with a purple color. I would like to purchase two branches. Is possible? Thanks in advance! Tran

[@tristardragonfruit]

Hi! Https://tristardragon.etsy.com

[@AudreyNay]

Do you know Pink diamond? I have plenty and so far they are the best growers and producers but they seem to have no pollen. Is this your understanding.

[@tristardragonfruit]

Sorry I don’t

[@hlamalani6303]

Good day sir ,can I please have the seeds 🙏 I'm starting my own plantation and I would love to experience all varieties

[@tristardragonfruit]

PM me

[@marydyall8261]

Are you pollinating a Vietnam White? Isn’t it self pollinating?

[@donthomas242]

I’m your new subscriber & I am interested to have your varieties of dragon fruit....

[@tristardragonfruit]

please contact me via Instagram. @tristar_dragon_fruit

[@stevenleeshapson]

When you're collecting pollen from one tree for another doesn't lots of pollen fall onto the stigma during the collection process?

[@tristardragonfruit]

Yes it probably did but it won’t fruit because it’s self sterile

[@torigreenaway192]

Thanks a lot !

[@bibianwambui-w5x]

am falling in love with dragon,good job there

[@tristardragonfruit]

Awwie! I’m happy for you ❤️

[@nandakumargowda6637]

Should I change the dragon fruit container soil every year!!????

[@tristardragonfruit]

No, just add top soil.

[@nandakumargowda6637]

@@tristardragonfruit thank you very much sirrr❤️❤️

[@Builtaroundnature]

I just had my first fruit and it was amazing. What I didn't know was some are self sterile which is all I have flowering in my backyard at the moment. Shame. Is there anything I can do or are the odds against me?

[@tristardragonfruit]

Do you know what varieties you have?

[@bigboiadventures]

I would love seeds

[@tristardragonfruit]

please contact me via Instagram. @tristar_dragon_fruit

[@agnesross4168]

Oh my, lot of info. Thanks.

[@tristardragonfruit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@briansmith5901]

What is the vacuum called on Amazon Thank you

[@sarahdinh8129]

I got pink dragon fruits tree from friends. It blooms with flowers and I need pollens to pollinate. Can I have some Vietnamese pollens . Thanks

[@tristardragonfruit]

If ur in SD

[@stephanieupright2324]

Can dragon fruit be engraved, how can I get quick fruit bearing in a short period .

[@tristardragonfruit]

Yes, it can. You can get mature cuts and graft them

[@jeansantos7466]

Hi, first time to watch your video. Your content is very educational. It’s my first time to have flowers on my dragon fruit. Unfortunately, i didn’t get any pollen from other members when I asked so that I can cross pollinate my Bruni so all of them aborted. Can you please spare me if you have extra pollens so I can pollinate my upcoming flowers. I can PM you my address if it’s ok. Please let me know how much you’re charging including mailing so I can send you my check. Thank you!

[@tristardragonfruit]

Of course! please contact me via Instagram. @tristar_dragon_fruit

[@agnesross4168]

Do you have to pollinate at night? and how do you arrive at the names?

[@tristardragonfruit]

U can do within 24 hrs

[@Jukeboxfishingchannel]

Thanks, I learned something today. I will order that small vacuum right now 😉.

[@tristardragonfruit]

It’s a life changing!

[@lidmajames2141]

From Trinidad and Tobago.

[@AlbinVillanava]

The best dragonfruits asunta5 nice variety ❤

[@tristardragonfruit]

The best

[@tuyetvo4353]

Dragon fruits - flowers 🌺 open early in the morning - a lot of bees 🐝/ - about 8-9 am they close - I dont do anything. - after few weeks - I have few dragon fruits .

[@tristardragonfruit]

Thanks for sharing! You probably have a self fertile

[@TheRingme4ev]

❤ or cuttings

[@liznguyen238]

Can u tell wat u do with them please

[@tristardragonfruit]

Please explain your question. I'm not understanding

[@sorikanebith5236]

I would like to buy that pink flower dragon plant . Will you selling it.

[@tristardragonfruit]

Please contact me via IG or FB

[@jacquescraftyexpressions5990]

Im interested in getting some seeds , I think you said A3?

[@tristardragonfruit]

Message me via IG or FB

[@MegaMaciao]

Why do you close flowers in a bag?

[@tristardragonfruit]

Prevent bees from taking pollen

[@augneshmochahari-do2km]

Please tell me this variety is in India?

[@tristardragonfruit]

I’m sure it is. It’s called asunta 3

[@glennallan8630]

I Have my first flowers coming , I could really use some pollen? :-)

[@tristardragonfruit]

Yes, absolutely

[@Hansulf]

Oh, well, I put a big blob of pollen on the pistil... I hope it works too 😂😂

[@californiahandball]

Sin espinas, your pronunciation was pretty close. Pretty much means No thorns or No spikes

[@tristardragonfruit]

I have ABSIN Diego coming soon...

[@californiahandball]

@@tristardragonfruit what is ABSIN? Not familiar. I’m in Orange County/ Los Angeles border

[@tristardragonfruit]

@@californiahandball Ab X Sin Epsinas hybrid

[@palashgarden]

namaskar Dada, Palash Dragon Garden, Bangladesh

[@mywishtree]

Could you tell what cause the the stem rot and reddish brown spots?

[@tristardragonfruit]

It’s part of growing dragon fruit. When cold+rain= cooper rusted which eventually lead to smushy yellow. Sometimes there’s black spots that occurs internal of the flesh. To save time, just cut it off.

[@saikatsen8037]

whats the name of this dragon with pink flower?

[@tristardragonfruit]

Asunta 3

[@gardenhilary]

Is it possible to purchase Vietnam white pollen or does it go bad quickly in shipment

[@tristardragonfruit]

It’s not recommended to ship pollen via mail. They can only stay out for up to 24’hrs before refrigerated

[@songs59845]

I got a purple dragon fruit that is growing 2 flowers what do I use to pollinate them?

[@tristardragonfruit]

Find another variety and collect the pollen as I explained in the video

[@Alingmaliit2017]

Wow. I’ve never seen pink dragon fruit flowers.

[@tuyetvo4353]

Purple dragon fruits taste sweeter than the white one .

[@AudreyNay]

What if it rain straight after you hand pollinate? Do you bag?

[@tristardragonfruit]

Sometimes it will take and sometimes it won’t. Make sure u cover with a bag or a cup

[@liorsilverstein9802]

hey is this close to selenicereus anthoyanus?

[@tristardragonfruit]

No it’s H. stenopterus X H. guatemalensis

[@liorsilverstein9802]

@@tristardragonfruit yeah thx just checked, but looks a lot like that other one. So we can make epiphyllum hybridize pitahaya?

[@susannewilliams5809]

Mine only Bloom at night , I would Love to have some Seeds of the Pink ones, let me know your Address over Email, Thank you

[@tristardragonfruit]

Bloom at night for a reason. You can’t get seeds unless you pollinate it

[@mylepham9596]

thanh you

[@sardonyxz]

What's that little vaccum??

[@tristardragonfruit]

The link is in the description

[@AlanBoyd-iq2cq]

Confused, u mentionef 22hrs 15 minutes

[@tristardragonfruit]

Huh

[@thuanngo30]

Duuu chu diep trai

[@AmitKarati-rl8mn]

❤❤❤❤❤🌵🌵❤❤❤

[@thanhlichcuocsongmytravel]

tuyệt vời

[@lindale7497]

Tri con nói tiếng việt ha

[@shivapersad1366]

Me too bigboiad

[@Ginrinotsuba]

Dude, the link is not MECO. It's HONKYFOB. Please confirm.

[@gilligan788]

All of those brands are pretty much the same product from the same factory in China.

[@tristardragonfruit]

you can select different seller! pretty much all the same.

[@armengeorge]

Does putting too much pollen negatively impact fruit size?

[@tristardragonfruit]

that is not scientific tested. I don’t see any effect on it