How To Prune A Mature Dragon Fruit Plant - Trim & Tip Branches For Lots Of Fruits!

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In this video, I show you how to prune a mature dragon fruit plant to prepare for the dragon fruit season in the Summer. Pruning and keeping your dragon fruit plants are essential for a successful season with a lot of fruits. Tipping the branches also help in inducing more buds for more fruits. Hope these tips help you. Good luck with your pruning!
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[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Hope this was helpful! Let me know how your dragon fruit season is going 😊

[@user-27483]

Hi Richard, I can tell you enjoying your fatherhood journey. I enjoy watching and learning from you. I am really interested in starting my own dragon fruit journey.

[@leonardochoa8206]

Hey Richard. Thanks for sharing as usual. I'm from the Caribbean, Trinidad🇹🇹. My dragonfruit started budding way early this year from late January and wasn't expecting such early budding. As such, I didn't get to prune before budding. Is it ohk to prune the tree while it is budding/flowering/fruiting?

[@luisr.fernandez955]

You can also make home made jam or mermalade..it turns out delicious….

[@4bras1coeur87]

​J'ai fait de la confiture juste avec la peau du fruit du dragon. Comment faites vous?

[@dianastarodub7592]

My girls like in the summer citrus..they like to drain juice and put in it mineral water ..sugar and ice ..taste like lemonade 😋

[@davidtweeddale5775]

Thank you. You are extremely professional, not only in the horticultural aspect, but the presentation equally.

[@gwenshikatani5211]

Wish I found you when I first planted my dragonfruit! They are so big and out of control, I'll be doing a lot of pruning now and hopefully increase productivity. Thanks for sharing all your information!

[@paryungmartin8269]

Thank you for the tip and showing how to clips the dragon plants.

[@mabelle_annerose]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@devonlockwood1477]

Thank you for the awesome knowledge. You have been the most helpful person pertaining to grafting dragon fruit. I am very excited to go searching for a viable stem to graft to my rootstock. New sub for sure!

[@NinjaHaBoom]

Thank you!!! I was looking for this type of video forever. My dragon fruit is throwing so many branches out

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

You’re welcome! Glad it helps

[@jenniferbent487]

Thanks for the tips 👍

[@AliAhmed-wh8um]

For the citrus tree, you can cut the whole tree down to a large stump and graft another variety with scions directly attached to the wood/cambium. There are multiple videos on this topic.

[@ana_krn9094]

Hello, thank you so much for your videos they really do help a lot, I started my dragon fruit journey, and I hope to get a couple of cuttings from you when they are available!

[@markspivey6459]

Great cuttings !

[@SouthTexasDragonFruit]

Sent you email. Just tipped some of my new branched and they have already started new branches in just a few day. Thanks for sharing and may you and your family be blessed.

[@oliveravelinojr9558]

Richard, for your orange, you can try putting 2 cups of brown sugar close to the roots. I have 2 sour orange trees like you have. I dig a hole very close to the tree enough to contain 2 cups of brown sugar. I then soak the brown sugar with water. I let the water drain and soak the sugar again. You can do this 2-3 times or until you don’t see the sugar. I have done this 2 years in a row, and I have been getting sweeter oranges. Give it a try and good luck! Thanks for your video, I have learned very important method to produce more fruits for my dragon fruits.

[@lorraineng683]

Wont that encourages more ants?

[@harrykapnopoulos4253]

Fantastic video thank you

[@hassanibrahemshokrof]

Thanks, nice explanation

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

You’re welcome

[@Zay_562]

Great video. Waiting on nectar sunrise😊

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@tru5618]

The citrus can be used in a marinade like MoJo for Cuban pork

[@mnguyetnguyen-xf2vq]

Great video

[@biswajitdebbarma3165]

Taiwan mobavo... And LD5 very sweet variety.... From India 🇮🇳

[@ShobaShoba-ci4xk]

Your dragon plant is very healthy bro.

[@thiccchad6690]

If you don't like the citrus, you could graft something you like better on it. If it's just too sour to eat and you're looking for ideas of how to use it, just use it like you would a lemon. Drizzle it over fish,use it in a vinegaret, make marmalade, lemon(sumo)bars, meringue pie.

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

That’s such a great idea, thank you!

[@DH-iv1ut]

GraftinCitrus Channel foreshadowing

[@vel-zholl8630]

The sour citrus fruit makes a great lemonade

[@danielchilds1067]

Hi Richard. Your yard is looking awesome! Can’t wait to see how it will look this year with all the flowers and fruits. I’m just a little north of you in Sacramento. Last fall I picked up 4 new varieties. Got them fully rooted, have 4 to a 30 gallon pot and top dresses with chicken manure about weeks ago. I haven’t had any new growth on them yet. Any tips on getting them out of a stagnant stage and to start growing? I haven’t experienced this with my other dragon fruit plants and not sure what I can do other then giving them more time. Any suggestions? Thank you for advice! Dan

[@garden-22]

Awesome

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Thanks for watching

[@migdaliaramos]

I have three different in a same pot, and are blooming at the same time, the white one, the flower is more simple, the red one the flower is so big and the thorns!!!! The birds are picking on the little bubs and I originally have 9 of them right now only 5.

[@bubblzz1980]

I appreciate your informative vids! I have a question , once you plant a cutting how many seasons will it take to see dragonfruit give its fruits? One more question, if fertilizers weren’t use like you recommended, or at all, will the dragonfruit still produce flower /fruits? TY!

[@annchee1329]

I have couple dragon fruits, pretty overgrown. Thanks for the tips to cut them . Do I just the cuttings in a big pot or in the ground?

[@littlefanbigfan4122]

Great video! Thumbs up! very nice demo! You have become my go-to guy when it comes to dragon fruit, though my plants have not produced any fruit yet :-(

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Thank you and glad it helps! How old are your plants?

[@littlefanbigfan4122]

@@GraftingDragonFruit thank you for replying! My plant is 2.5 years old from cutting. Usually how many years do plants have to grow before fruiting?

[@James_2022]

Hi Richard, Thank you for sharing. I do have a question on the optimal length to keep the 2nd branch (this is the one that branches off the main branch when the main branch is over the trellis. These 2nd main branches would hang over the trellis and keep growing. How far down is the optimal length to maintain?

[@nikkop123]

Hi Richard. Is it too late in the season to replant to a larger pot? Also what should I use to get rid of the rust spots on my plants? Thank you

[@bethany6519]

Thank you for sharing! Do they need to be repotted at some point?

[@Rosie-km8vw]

My name is rose from the philippines.... i have many dragon fruits in my rooftop garden... thank you for the tips...... god bless you

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

You’re welcome!

[@user-qt5ub3dz7o]

Thanks l will prune tomorrow.l wasn't sure where to start unlike trees

[@raymonddavila4987]

The sumo citrus are great for making Mojo pork. Cuban style roasted pork

[@marlonsese4007]

Hello. Are sugar dragon, american beauty, and purple haze self pollinating? Thanks.

[@MSgt_Boon]

I noticed on your main branches you have cut areas. I do too. Is that something to be concerned with. Talking about on the 4x4 towards bottom by the soil

[@rhysdehaan]

Hey Richard, thanks for the videos. I'm 17 and in Australia, and I've got 15 small dragonfruit plants. I only paid for 2 of them haha. $30

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

That’s awesome!! Now get those plants to grow into a mother tree and benefit its fruits!

[@rhysdehaan]

@@GraftingDragonFruit Thank you!

[@KBDRAGONFRUIT]

Happy planting🌵🌵

[@aussiwog]

Could you please tell me what potting mix you use..I thought dragon fruit had to be planted in the ground, but yours look amazing. I would like to put mine in a pot...thank you God bless

[@lojleeb69]

Hi Richard. Just a quick question. If you have buds on a branch and new growth on the same branch, should you remove the new growth or keep it?

[@bevepp7756]

I live in a pretty cold climate so I want to know if I can grow this fruit indoors all year round. Will a grow light work?

[@onthefarmwithsmokymist47]

I have two beautiful dragon fruits, here in East TN. I can't leave them out over the winter of course, so my son built wooden cages on wheels that are amazing, I just roll them in for the cold months. They do produce 2-3 dragon fruit for us every year. It's a huge deal when they do...we love it. I'd like to expand my collection, which varieties would you suggest and do you sell those ?

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Thats amazing! Nothing beats home grown dragon fruits. These are some of my favorites kzbin.info/www/bejne/poeQopiKgd2Doac

[@eugeneesperon9153]

Richard, were do you buy your dragonfruit plants/cuttings? What varieities would you recommend? Thanks

[@drephiillip]

awesome content! what fertilizer do you like to use?

[@Ozhurvillagevlog]

❤❤❤super

[@joeleotta2247]

I have two Dragon fruit a white and pink . The bees cross pollinated the pink which I don't like . I picked the white out of the ground. Will the pink go back to producing pink fruit or should i get rid of it altogether and start fresh again please let me know?

[@ChrisChinners]

what type of fertilizer do you use on what schedule?

[@manorgury]

Hi Richard, I'm living in Panama and started to grow dragon fruits this year. I'm soon going to eat my first fruit. I'm in San Diego area in the next week and was wondering if I can come by to see your kingdom? Thanks, Manor.

[@lennieadi]

Brilliant stuff. Is love to get cutting on my next trip to USA. Where are you located please. I’m in USA next year summer. I’m uk based

[@Dianatorres6990]

Try preparing lemonade with the sour tangerines. I believe that they are calamondine tangerines a type of lemon. Could be that its a tangerine that was not grafted.

[@larrywong6331]

Richard, any way to get the purple haze cuttings?

[@louieangeles9369]

Hi, I'm interested in growing dragon fruit here in las vegas and I would like to know if it's possible with the extreme weather we're having. Thanks.

[@BjBj-dh2qo]

Is the white material in your pots slow release fertilizer ?

[@martinbajjada4344]

Hi rich at this time of year what fertilizer you use?

[@ChrisChinners]

do you have a watering or fertilizer schedule you follow?

[@southtexashay777]

Thanks for sharing your method of growing your dragon fruit with us.

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

You’re welcome 😊

[@KBDRAGONFRUIT]

I agree his videos helps a lot

[@smartviralvideo661]

Hi! I have potting mix which consists of red soil, vermi compost, cow manure, coco-peat, and neem powder. My query was can i use this potting mix for growing dragon fruit plant in containers in a ratio like 50% potting mix and 50% coarse sand by the way I'm from India.

[@bebotparmas]

Hi Richard, just wondering why my dragon fruit not started flowering after tipping sometime in April? Johnny A

[@maryyang8731]

Now it month of June when can I use nova flora 4-8-7? Thanks

[@FawziaTung]

Thank you! Now I understand dragon fruits a bit better. About your citrus. It looks like your rootstock has taken over. Rootstocks are usually sour orange, which is why your fruits are so sour. Go ahead and cut off all the branches stemming from the trunk below the point where the graft is. The trunk should be visible.

[@PrincePitayaSouth]

Hello Thanks for the videos ..please help us cuttings long time and not rooting .thank you

[@marydyall8261]

Thank you. I have to prune my trees. Not sure what to do with the clippings. No one I know is interested in growing dragon fruit.

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

You can just throw or give it away.

[@lanawolf5681]

Is it ok to paint the wood trellis before i have my plant grow on it?

[@TaxEvasion777]

I assume it’s perfectly fine with modern paints but if you’re worried about chemicals avoid painting the part that goes under the soil.

[@bhupen_asem-0385]

In most of the videos i watched it's said to used 20/25 gallon pot but i don't have a lot of space so i wanna used 15 gallon pot, so can i put 4 plants per pot or should i put less since it's a smaller pot.

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Yes put less if it’s a smaller pot

[@Rob-ed9en]

Hello! Where do you buy your 20 gallon pots at?

[@ptrain9020]

I noticed that you didn't tip a lot if any at all of the branches that were growing towards the sky. Any reason for that? Don't you typically put some kind of hanging weight on those branches that are pointing to the sky to get them to grow more on a downward angle?

[@khalidachilles]

That is Seville sour oranges, used mainly for marmalade.

[@philemonbaah-nuamah134]

Can you tip or prune when they are flowering?

[@siumthianlim9882]

What type of fertiliser can used for dragonftuit

[@kharislianto9628]

Mate just wondering what time of the year to tip. Its gettin cold now winter starting. Should i tip now or after winter? Thanks mate 😁

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Tip after winter. A few weeks before the season start because the goal of tipping is to induce buds to grow

[@lanadotson330]

How long does it start looking nice I started from seeds

[@GardenHome-hd3py]

Dragon❤❤

[@robkeller3431]

Hey Richard, have you ever had to replace a trellis thats fully grown out? That would make an awesome video!

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

I haven’t had to replace one yet but when I do, I’ll make one!

[@lourdesrenza3273]

What kind of fertiliser shall I use?

[@narolalongkumer6424]

Which season is the best for cutting and plantings

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Definitely spring

[@davisdeancellars1985]

I would love to purchase a SPK cutting or two…!!! Please let me know what I need to do to purchase Richard.

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Will announce on my socials when I have cuttings available on the website!

[@candychalidis807]

You could make jam/marmalade with your citrus fruits, there are some awesome recipes on utube

[@JoselaverniYabut-ud1gc]

What’s the right fertilizer for the dragon fruit plants ..

[@OrlandoBackyardGardening]

Thanks for sharing… very helpful info like always

[@EnduranceinChristJesus]

How much do you sell cuttings for . Can ya ship to Costa Rica

[@HafizWasiTV]

Fantastic method of teaching is worth learning

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Thank you

[@susanlama2061]

Hello Richard, I have one questions.. 1 main branches can have how many sub branches and if sub branches also grow another branches what should we do?

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Can have as many as it is possible depending how big the branch is and how many nodes. You can continue pruning the subs or leave it as is.

[@susanlama2061]

Thanks 🙏

[@MrOddxball]

Hey Richard I have ants in my dragon fruit pots and they been crawling up and may have even have a colony in the pot with my DF, any tips on how to clear them pesky ants out without harming my DF? Thanks

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Try using any baits that you can stick into the soil

[@Gladi80r]

The citrus type makes good juice for salads and flu bombs

[@harrykapnopoulos4253]

What is the white granule in the pot?

[@Phurbuart1959]

👍👍👍

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Thanks for watching

[@shradhahansda4151]

What soil have you used

[@marianlepcha2017]

Which month we can do cutting, may I know please brother

[@angelaeremitadesa1518]

What is the manure to be used for dragon fruit...

[@jamesmike976]

Is it possible to get new plants from the cut pieces by simply digging them in the ground ??

[@firewoman911]

Yes! I'm new to growing dragon fruit and cut it & put it in the dirt right next yo its momma & low and behold... it had roots! Literally did nothing else.. no I didnt put it in the Nevada shade and yes... it was hot (90's) Just directly cut and instantly put in dirt. I kill every plant I get but this plant... its a match made it heaven ❤

[@pitayasdudel]

Bom dia amigo

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Gracias amigo

[@marpaf7331]

Hi Richard I’m interested in some cuttings how can I contact you , tank you

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Will be available on my website soon

[@michellecolledge2355]

I had a flower bud but now it's turned into a branch. Is this possible? It looks different to all the other branches.

[@MineCraft-nz9pg]

Thats called "dragon plan B" 🤣 and its very common.

[@herthao8698]

What month the Dragan fruit start bloom?

[@RoadKing-zl4jj]

How can I purchase some of your cuttings?

[@TANCAROLINA]

Are you selling the dragon fruit plant and can you shipping to other state?

[@ashc.9056]

HELP HELP HELP I've had just a simple "red" dragon fruit for about 2 years and it had grown to about 6 to 8ft then snapped. My question is how do I know which kind I have and why haven't I seen fruit? I did have one bloom but small and fell off. Thank you so much ❤❤

[@cyperme123]

👍

[@dmitrysmolyanitsky1166]

Great video. BY the way are there any moderators on the Facebook group looking at the messages? I submitted a request to be added to the group several days ago and have not received any replies.

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Thank you! I just checked and approved your request. Sorry for the delay you should be set to post in the community now.

[@rhysdehaan]

Is the yellow branches at the top of the first trellis normal? It looks really nice 👌💛🌱

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Yes, that variety is called “Worth Variegated”. They grow to have characteristics of both yellow and green in color. It’s a mutation in the gene.

[@rhysdehaan]

@@GraftingDragonFruit Very cool!

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

@rhysdehaan I just realized you have the same name as my son he’s also a Rhys!

[@rhysdehaan]

@@GraftingDragonFruit Wow that's amazing! :D 😁😮

[@jimmyriggin]

Where can I buy purple Haze ?