r/DragonFruit

Been growing dragonfruit in central Illinois for 3 years now. Finally this year got my first fruit.

9 Natural Mystic

3 American Beauties

3 Vietnam Whites

Harvested my first American Beauty today. It was a solid 1.3 lbs at 54 days.

The brix score of 20% blew my mind because its been alot cooler here the past few weeks and all the natural mystic fruits ive harvested had only been 15 to 17% brix.

But the flavor.... Wow!!!! Like a super sweet pineapple with hints of red raspberries. The center was super sweet and the outer edges had a great tangy sour sweetness.

This is the first year ive tasted any dragon fruit other than store bought and holy crap homegrown df flavor is on another planet!

Cant wait untill next year when all my plants start putting out fruit.

Well worth the years of work it took, and its possible to do in colder northern climates like here solong as you plan your pots and overwintering area.

Such an amazing plant!!!

I just noticed them today and I’m actually shocked.

I have two cuttings that are currently rooting and their new growth is growing aerial roots. I see people saying they grow these to try to grab onto things and to get moisture from the air. I was curious if this is some indication that I'm not watering them enough or too much, more or less sun, more or less food, or possibly some other issue. Or does this mean they are completely happy.

These are my first cuttings to try and root. Just wanted to make sure I didn't need to change something to keep them happy. I'm just north of Houston, for climate reference.

Cant wait to try it!

For the first time ever I am about to harvest my first yellow skin DF (believe to be an ausi gold variety). I am pretty good to decide when my other varieties are on their prime to be harvest but I am a bit hesitant with this yellow one. What are the characteristics I should look for and cut at its prime? Thank you in advance your advice is always much appreciated.

I recently got it at a fair with two fruits already growing out of it, and I was wondering if I could save it from whatever kind of rot it might have?

Extra hot weather and a fungus is my guess? 🤷‍♀️

I love this plant and want to help it thrive and fruit properly. I know it probably needs to be properly planted to start, because it’s in the same pot from when I first got it. (Pic 1&2)
It has a partner plant that looks much better but could probably also use some tlc. (Pic 3)
This plant has a large tree that shades it from the late morning south sun and large plants that aid in cover at late afternoon/dusk in the west. As you can see there’s constant shade from the SW due to the metal panel.

Details:
-About 3-4 years old from a small 3pc pot from Home Depot.
-Uppotted same month in mix of soil it came with, probably some extra CPC soil, and dirt/soil from the yard.
-It’s had the spots for the entire time I’ve had it
-We did get 1 fruit last year! 🙌💕
-Water soak 1-2x/week💧
-maybe drains too quickly🚰
-ALL DAY FULL SUN ☀️