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ljmacnamra starts with ... Hi there, I am struggling to find answers on the internet and am wondering if anyone who has experience with dragon fruit might help. My dragon fruit has grown really well but I had hay around the base and it looks like there is a bacteria eating away at the base piece of the cacti. I've removed the hay now but it doesn't look like the piece is improving and as its the very bottom of the cacti, I'm worried that the remaining dragon fruit sections will die. Is it possible to cut off this section and replant the next section up and it will keep growing? | About the Author ljmacnamra Boyne Island 16th November 2016 7:20pm #UserID: 14970 Posts: 2 View All ljmacnamra's Edible Fruit Trees |
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randey says... Hi, i have been growing dragons for years and i know what you are referring to. Dragons like any tree can suffer from "e;collar"e; rot, that is when either mulch or too much water is constantly in contact with the base. With my affected dragon i did not cut and replant. You should notice that the stem inside is quite solid and will continue to support and feed the main plant. Another thing to be aware of is sunburn. On really hot days you will see brown blisters appearing on the fronds. These will eventually suppurate ie become squishy and then dry and the frond is left with a hole in it. They, like us don`t respond to excessive sun exposure as we are both prone to getting blisters.And the obvious thing that both of us can do is to cover up. I actually use old umbrellas to cover my plants in summer. good luck and hope that that helps. | About the Author randey east cannington,6107,WA 26th November 2016 1:39pm #UserID: 2306 Posts: 104 View All randey's Edible Fruit Trees |
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