How to Build a Dragon Fruit Trellis and Plant Your First Dragon Fruit Cutting

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Learn how to make a dragon fruit trellis. Design inspired by and with permission of Richard of Grafting Dragon Fruit. Subscribe to his channel here: bit.ly/3gECZhl - Learning how to grow dragon fruit in containers is a lot easier with a solid support system to keep them in place, which is exactly what this awesome trellis design achieves.
MATERIALS
(1) 5' long 4x4 (1.5m)
(4) 9" long 2x4 (23cm)
(4) 18" long 2x4 (46cm)
(1) ~15" long 2x4 (38cm)
2 1/2" exterior wood screws (6.5cm)
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Pots
1:30 - Lumber
2:20 - Tools
2:51 - Trellis Design
4:03 - Trellis Bottom
5:38 - Trellis Top
7:09 - Potting Up Cuttings
10:04 - Securing Cutting to Trellis
11:26 - Mature Dragon Fruit Example
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@jonimeeth3046 Ай бұрын

Mine are definitely ready for the trellis. Thank you for showing exactly how to do it. I'm excited instead of intimidated.

@nursekjf 3 жыл бұрын

I have learned more about Dragonfruit in two days than I've ever understood. Excellent videos. I have a plant and I just watered it. Not knowing I had to pollinate it and building a trellis. You guys are the best!

@LW0625 3 жыл бұрын

We made two trellises today using your dimensions. Thanks so much for your help. Love all your videos.

@mariamaldonado2177 Жыл бұрын

Just built my trellis! Your video was incredibly helpful - i can't wait to see mine grow too. Thank you so much for all of your resources!!

@journeyoflovelight 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.. I like how you teach.. To the point and from the heart.

@tradernz2038 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir, I was given 5 of these unusual cactus plants called dragon fruit and knew nothing about them until I stumbled across you and your expert friend. Thanks for all the tips and free advice.

@terrytexas8257 3 жыл бұрын

I used a wagon wheel at the top so that spokes could keep the branches fully separated and grow very full!

@TamarLitvot 3 жыл бұрын

Terry Texas that would also be very decorative!

@nancyfrazier4731 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the wagon wheel

@kathybrinson283 25 күн бұрын

I Love the idea of using a wagon wheel!!!

@waynesolo7052 3 жыл бұрын

Very straight forward and simple to follow on how to build and plant dragon fruit. Can’t wait to build my own trellis and plant them. Thank you.

@KayleighAnnWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

Alternate title: How to Train Your Dragon Fruit Cutting

@cooperschwartz318 3 жыл бұрын

Dude your comment is so underrated, I love it

@seanfraley3377 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@gloriawalker9745 3 жыл бұрын

Love them

@contactjoy4140 2 жыл бұрын

Actually, Kayleigh, this is not a cutting that is being trained. This is actually a plant. It was a cutting when it was cut off from the parent plant, then put into soil or water to create roots.

@Ratkwad 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah took a bit of a turn, shouldve been a two parter but hell yeah grwat tips and totally dig!

@socalsurfadventures4627 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing as I was just gifted some special cuttings! This will be my first foray into dragon fruits 🤞🏼

@jamtea388 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, dragon fruit cactuses are so beautiful!

@wbstone4388 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I’m building 4 of these right now. Thanks for the clear instructions, first one is done and ready!

@janineloftin2151 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Kevin, That was a great tutorial. Keep on teaching. Have a blessed afternoon. 🌸

@shampudey9952 2 ай бұрын

I made one and I am going to plant my 3 of dragon fruit plants there😊

@gorgoroth4ever 2 жыл бұрын

I built my first Trellis today thanks to your video. Many thanks from California bro

@cmorr2010 3 жыл бұрын

This was my weekend project after buying a cutting at your garden sale. I got most of the wood pieces cut at Home Depot but made the pinwheel a little short so I need to bust out a saw for that. Thanks for making this!

@epicgardening 3 жыл бұрын

Love to hear it!

@lynlalalala 3 жыл бұрын

My thought process on buying tools for a projects is: It is still cheaper than paying someone else to build it. I gain more experience and the satisfaction of building it myself. On top of all that.... I have the tools for future projects and repairs. 😉😉😉

@lexica510 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Plus, once you have (for example) a good drill, suddenly you start noticing all the things that need a drill to do/fix/improve that are now possible!

@ryandixon1102 3 жыл бұрын

On the money. I am a minimalist except for things to build and create.

@dlsdyer9071 3 жыл бұрын

You could use the Japanese burn method of treating the wood that is below the soil.

@epicgardening 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@dlsdyer9071 3 жыл бұрын

@@Grauenwolf Some people just char it. Others then brush it afterwards creating a grey sheen. TA Bushcraft has done it on some of their "historic" builds where there is ground contact. I have not heard of using linseed oil, but that may have to do with smoothness or strength needed for a tool handle. On a side note, I do not like using any type of treated wood in food growing areas and avoid purchasing wood if at all possible since I have a lot full of pine, oak etc.

@TheBluntATP 3 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking of trying dragon fruit. I'm currently building an 18 ft raised bed to house my saffron croms. I'm in Riverside and noticed that a lot of people do well with them.

@rickhohwart82 2 жыл бұрын

This worked very well. Depending on the pot proportions you will need to be flexible with the in pot supports - (4) 9" long 2x4 (23cm) . I had the local supplier cut all the pieces to length but had to reduce these to 8". You may need to adjust the lengths to suit your particular pot as well so be prepared.

@DrMice760 Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, where did you purchase those terracotta pots? I would like to get something around that size and have no idea where to look. I live in the same general area so local places work. Thank you!

@lotus.... 3 жыл бұрын

I run a piece of rebar through the pot into the ground to prevent my large potted plants & tropical fruit trees from getting knocked over by high winds here in FL. You can also place some big/coarse gravel in the bottom of the pots.

@tashaangelic3933 3 жыл бұрын

Much gratitude 🙏🏼 for sharing your passion with us!

@ilocanodetoy2225 3 жыл бұрын

Been in Dragon Fruit for 15 years and the passion is still growing.

@mormongirl97 3 жыл бұрын

Do you need to pollinate it in order to bear fruit indoors?

@mango1250 2 жыл бұрын

this is such a well made, patient, high quality video. thanks so much.

@RafaSan032 5 ай бұрын

Building my 1st trellis before the next rains. Thank you.

@thecosmos9303 3 жыл бұрын

You covered the drainage hole with the trellis, won't that be a problem?

@webneko9842 3 жыл бұрын

I used a plastic container (Lowe's had 20 gal laundry containers on sale for cheap) and built one of these. I actually put a few screws through the bottom of the container into the pinwheel base and it stabilized it a lot.

@ssm1093 3 жыл бұрын

Thought about your Pitaya plant yesterday while watching Law & Order: Criminal Intent. A med student tried to smuggle the fruit from South America so I had to give my husband the rundown on the beautiful plant and fruit. 😂

@Anthonybrother 3 жыл бұрын

Bringing fruits in the country is illegal?

@ssm1093 3 жыл бұрын

@@Anthonybrother Unless it is commercially processed (canned) and declared, the USDA restricts or prohibits entry of agricultural products.

@SpicyMoustache 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to do an experiment next summer and grow it in UK climate. Good job mate, it’s gonna be awesome when they start growing!

@Oliegames-w6d 4 ай бұрын

I live in the UK too I’m hopefully doing the same

@jedigothic6652 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you 🙏🏼 I have one little baby dragon fruit so this is a must build for me 👍🏻

@stacygray9852 3 жыл бұрын

My husband bought a dragonfruit this summer so we could try one. And I told him we have to save the seeds. We did and I planted them at the end of June. And by the end of May I had over 50 (maybe over 75) seeds sprout and they have been doing really good. I am planning on seperating them out and potting them up soon. Then I can use the free take out container they are in to pot up some cactus seeds I got on my 20th anniversary back in July. I want to hurry and plant them before fall hits. Thank you so much for telling us to use regular potting soil and cactus and succulent soil to pot them up. I have done that with my Thanksgiving cactus but hadn't thought about it with the dragonfruit. So thanks for that tip!!!

@epicgardening 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, well done!

@merianfontelera2941 3 жыл бұрын

Shared your videos to my friends in Pangasinan, Ph. Thanks

@gwrace 3 жыл бұрын

Built six of these out of cedar. But for the bottom used these BuildTuff 4-in x 12-in x 12-in TuffBlock Polyolefin Plastic Deck Blocks. Fastened each to the bottom and sides of post using 2.5 inch wood screws. Seems very wind stable even outside the pot. About 8 dollars each at Lowes.

@donlewis777 6 күн бұрын

After building several trellises like this I found it better to sandwich the center post instead of placing it on the top. Takes one more board, but is so much more stable. Now I have to go back and re-do six. Hope this helps someone.

@LeahBrooksJeremiahGardens 3 жыл бұрын

You're so great at explaining things. Thank you!

@crimsonraen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the video! Can't wait to start growing my own!

@bijoubug6535 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in San Diego as well, can I ask where you bought the terracotta pots? Great Video! Thank you

@josram5902 3 жыл бұрын

Trellis complete. Thanks for the video.

@senaruryuin2773 3 ай бұрын

Just bought my mother a dragon fruit (I think its an American Beauty Red Dragonfruit?) Sent this vid to my Uncle so lets hope we can get the little guy off to a great start! Thanks for posting this informative video, and including not just the how to for the trellis but tips on how to mount the plant to it and what soil to go with!

@drakedeming 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin. I hope to plant a couple soon here in south Florida!

@michellestauch2185 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! I just got 2 tiny little dragon fruit plants that will hopefully grow fast, was wondering how I was going to support them!

@LetsGoHelio 3 жыл бұрын

Dude you’re perfect at explaining.

@jhosvlog7010 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Sharing your beautiful ideas..

@DragonPrepper 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍! I have been wondering how to build a dragon fruit tower. Love your videos 💕.

@sharonrimsza7960 2 жыл бұрын

Someone has some toys. My very favorite (yard toy) is the reciprocating saw. Thank you for all the information on Dragon Fruit.

@hendershotfam9649 2 жыл бұрын

Built two today!! Great tutorial!!

@IFeelLikeAG6 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! So simple 😊 Also, peeling asmr is on point lol.

@stephaniebuzzella1 3 ай бұрын

we’re planning on moving to the pitcairn islands & i’m trying to plan my gardens, thanks for the info

@ralstoneverett1842 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I made mine today. I'm pretty sure I might need a bigger planter. I wish I could upload a picture.

@BMWROB 3 жыл бұрын

I built this set up and it's perfect!

@mattrix2007 Жыл бұрын

I came up with a slightly different way which gives maximum stability and maximum pot space. I made the bottom wooden ''base'' the same size as the top. i used big plastic pots which i cut a square in the bottom centre to slide over the main centre leg and sit on top of the bottom ''base''. i then slid a length of pvc pipe down over the centre leg so it sat on the bottom of the pot and came just above the soil line (to slow or hopefully stop the wood from rotting out) and sealed it to the bottom of the plastic pot to stop moisture rising up wooden leg. (once all was in place i attached the top ''platform'' to the main leg). You can then attach either rope handles to the wooden base, or put small heavy duty wheels/rollers under the wooden base for easy moving.

@TheEagleKing12 8 ай бұрын

New subscriber, have a few dragon fruit plants growing but i needed a much better set up. Thank you

@lexica510 3 жыл бұрын

That's an elegantly simple trellis! Do you think that form would work for other plants as well? I'm now looking around and seeing so many places I could tuck a large pot… 🤔🤔🤔

@entityunknown2 2 жыл бұрын

i grew about 40 dragon fruit plants out of seeds in the winter. they are 1 year old now. i gifted some away and a few died but i still have about 30.

@deralictv. 2 жыл бұрын

Easy, fun build 👍🏼👍🏼

@MidniteClubII 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work.. Gonna do this!

@shazzbotz 3 жыл бұрын

I'm ready for your mixed tape with those tape sound effects!

@mynuttyfamilyadventures 3 жыл бұрын

This looks great! My dragon fruit is only about 4-6 inches right now.

@amadamiaaa 3 жыл бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="60">1:00</a> Kevin, you're the same color as your pots...now THAT'S a dedicated gardener 🌻

@epicgardening 3 жыл бұрын

Bahahaha

@VianneyCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Too funny! We're out here in San Marcos, and I recently picked up some rooted cuttings at Exotica and Green Thumb...needed to pot and post them up! Perfect video & timing, we just got done making our first post and it came out great! Thanks for the great video! (We let Home Depot make all of the cuts! Easy.)

@samanthakopis4050 2 жыл бұрын

This makes me want to grow it so bad, even though I live in northern Washington where it's always cold and wet! Maybe I"ll try it indoors someday....

@SunGodLuffy_5 3 ай бұрын

Buy a greenhouse! It's a great investment. Grow outdoors in the summer and move your pots inside the greenhouse when it gets cold. There isn't nearly enough light indoors for a dragon fruit to groq and flower. So that's kind of your only option.

@anthonigrande 3 жыл бұрын

So excited about how your project is growing, from making humble videos on your phone in your room to still maintaining the humbleness but stepping the game up, I want you to be my teacher, like a proper degree or something and ditch my job for this.

@epicgardening 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you saying this, means a lot

@missg6709 3 жыл бұрын

I liked the video. I expect you to show up soon and help me with these dragonfruit seeds of mine 😁

@zxbui1 3 жыл бұрын

Good video! But I have not seen you mention cut/drill more drain holes on the bottom pot. Keep in mind that drainage is very important to the DF life and one of the easiest ways to kill DF plants is too much water stays in the pot. Keep up the good work Epic Gardening!

@teresadelgado1372 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, like the trellis for them. Have some dragon fruit. Don't know which kind. Right now is growing against a palm tree but have a few babies from it.

@sportsjunkie9589 Жыл бұрын

4x4 Cedar post are quite steep now. So, I plan on using two, 2x4 screwed together. Should be lot cheaper. Thanks for the video.

@jam_is_jammin 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely project!

@seanfraley3377 3 жыл бұрын

@paultremblay2343 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, I live in San Diego and have a great source for black nursery pots. I just picked up 2 and my source only charges $10 per pot (found him on Amazon Marketplace). He has plenty in stock

@annporter982 Жыл бұрын

We here in Australia we just put in a pot on top of a stump n bang we have fruit. No screws no wood no worries.

@medalelepano6748 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin! I only have a balcony space at the 2nd floor, and i was thinking if its ok to use the metal railing as the dragonfruit plant's trelis. Would that be ok? Or would the heat of the metal rail (fr sun exposure during the day) burn and hurt the plant at contact points?

@nathanielarch8783 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! I want soooo badly to grow dragon fruit! Sadly I live in Illinois, but these videos give me hope though!

@nathanielarch8783 3 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Allen wow, Thanks so much!

@irinbarratt4466 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing idea

@Susanna79. 3 жыл бұрын

Wow fantastic video so informative great job I hope you get lots and lots of dragon fruits 😊

@No_Smoking 2 жыл бұрын

Where on earth did you get those Super Mario Bro's Tube terracotta pots!! I love them

@briansgardennyc3603 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work!

@LedaSBotelho 3 жыл бұрын

I remember the Red Jaina and was just memorized by the color. So beautiful. This method of trellis is pretty genius. Can I do this melon plants as well? I would love to see a video on melon videos.

@lunasmewstinaread584 3 жыл бұрын

Cool - i didn’t think the aerial roots were a big deal- I’m growing mine inside (alberta) - no blooms yet at 4 yrs old - hopeful my trimming and repotting and fertilizer will help ..

@MataH1 3 жыл бұрын

Just what I needed thanks! 🙂

@yvonnew.116 Жыл бұрын

I’m gonna try it!

@GLITZYGIRL8011 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any videos from starting from seeding I have one that’s about 8 inches big. far from he thickness of the cactus you have do I wait untill it gets bigger and then do a cutting or what ?

@emeelius 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Canada and am watching these videos lmao

@valeriesanchez3074 3 жыл бұрын

They are fun to watch growing

@Engwadur 3 жыл бұрын

yeeeeesssss this has been on my to do list!

@elkewerner6994 3 жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on a 20 gallon grow bag? I also can’t find the nursery pots and terracotta is cost and weight prohibitive bc I’m growing on a balcony.

@josemiguelsalgadoescuadra6002 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any issue growing two different varieties in the same pot? I was thinking of planting two cuttings of each variety for a total of four growing up the 4x4...

@rudyarroyo2762 Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, first of great video super informative. Did you make any additional holes ? Or is the one hole good enough for the drainage?

@Saamniferu Жыл бұрын

I got a terracotta pot of a similar size at home depot for $4.50 it was the best purchase ive ever made

@terilove2228 2 жыл бұрын

What do you recommend for trellis for a colder climate where plant is moved to indoors for winter?

@steveupton7996 2 жыл бұрын

If you were to use pine for the trellis instead of cedar do you think it would possibly last the productive life of the dragon fruit plant ?

@ckangortiz 2 жыл бұрын

Do I need the cutting to callous like when propagating succulents/cactus?

@jimfields1046 2 жыл бұрын

Would it help if i screwed the pinwheel to the bottom of the pot for added stability? I think it would help to secure the trellis to the pot and keep it from falling over.

@CrunchyMama 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you source the pots? My big box doesn’t have terracotta that large. Thanks!

@azhomebuyer 2 жыл бұрын

I am ready to place the trellis into the pot prior to adding soil. Question is my pot has one drain hole directly underneath the 4X4, this will prevent proper drainage. What do you suggest?

@judigoldman3370 Жыл бұрын

How does this pot drain with only one hole on the bottom which the wood is covering?

@timothygraham8348 Жыл бұрын

Love your video. When planting in the ground, do you prefer your spiral or the Dragon Gods cinder block anchor?

@JW-hf2bj Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. Just need to know where did you get the pots?

@wsmaga Жыл бұрын

Very cool. 🤙🏾

@Anze_kotar 3 жыл бұрын

Build almost same trellis and is perfect.thanks

@busyinVegas 5 ай бұрын

When you placed your post in the pot, how do you avoid covering the drain hole? I don't want to lay gravel on the bottom for stability and leveling reasons.