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FREE: 25+ Seeds, Dragon Fruit Cactus with Exotic Flowers (Easy Grow) Hylocereus Pitaya

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Description

The listing, 25+ Seeds, Dragon Fruit Cactus with Exotic Flowers (Easy Grow) Hylocereus Pitaya has ended.

*If this reaches 100 watchers, I will include a variety of different seeds that I have. Please help me earn my badge & you will be rewarded with a whole bunch of surprise seeds for this years growing season.

(PLEASE WATCH & COMMENT)

Winning bidder will receive at least 25 Dragon Fruit/Pitaya/Hylocereus seeds (or more).

Extra seeds will be included as the bids increase.

These are a very fast growing, self-pollinating red fruit variety. Great tasting for deserts, smoothies & more.

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These fruits are commonly known as "dragon fruit".

The vine-like epiphytic pitahaya-producing cacti of the genus Hylocereus are native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Hylocereus blooms only at night; the large white fragrant flowers of the typical cactus flower shape are among those called "moonflower" or "Queen of the Night". Sweet pitahayas have a creamy pulp and a delicate aroma. It is also grown as an Ornamental plant, used in gardens as a flowering vine and a house plant indoors.

After thorough cleaning of the seeds from the pulp of the fruit, the seeds may be stored when dried. Ideally, the fruit must be unblemished and overripe. Seeds grow well in a compost or potting soil mix - even as a potted indoor plant. Pitahaya cacti usually germinate between 11 and 14 days after shallow planting. As they are cacti, overwatering is a concern for home growers. As their growth continues, these climbing plants will find something to climb on, which can involve putting aerial roots down from the branches in addition to the basal roots.

Hylocereus has adapted to live in dry tropical climates with a moderate amount of rain. The dragon fruit sets on the cactus-like trees 30–50 days after flowering and can sometimes have 5-6 cycles of harvests per year. There are some farms in Vietnam that produce 30 tons of fruit per hectare every year.

Questions & Comments

Okay, all this enthusiasm had forced me to f, w, and bid!!!! Awesome auction from another gardening Listian! Check out my auctions in a few days.... I will be listing some fun seeds too.

Mar 12th, 2013 at 7:38:05 PM PDT by

Sweet! Your participation is greatly appreciated =) We can all help each other out!

Based on your feedback, we'll all have to keep an eye out for your auctions (feel free to post a link here if you get any up!)

Mar 12th, 2013 at 10:48:06 PM PDT by

Oh, can't forget the rest of the citrus family too! ;)

Mar 11th, 2013 at 1:09:47 PM PDT by

The next upgrade will include "citrus" seeds... (if we get more watchers/bids) :)

Mar 11th, 2013 at 2:27:15 PM PDT by

Great auction! F&W! Would you mind watching my 2 perfume auctions? I am trying to get my watcher badge, too, and have been trying for months. Thank you so much!

Mar 17th, 2013 at 8:40:51 PM PDT by

Absolutely! CALLING ALL COOL PEOPLE: Speak up & let's help each other :)

I will do whatever I can to help you... just let me know (and please watch this auction til it ends).

I will F,W&B if you speak up! :)

Mar 17th, 2013 at 8:54:06 PM PDT by

Can this plant take full sun?

Mar 7th, 2013 at 6:49:58 AM PST by

YES! They LOVE as much sun as possible =) The more the better.

Mar 7th, 2013 at 9:41:46 AM PST by

❀Fabulous Auction❀
Fan Limit Reached :(
So please FAN ME if you want:)

Watching!!!!!!!!

(っ◕‿◕)っGOOD LUCK!!!! Hope this auction turns out good for you٩(●̮̮̃•)۶
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Mar 18th, 2013 at 12:50:55 PM PDT by

^This person needs help getting the 60 Watcher Badge!

I just went over and helped out... Anyone else wanna help a brother (and sister) out? =)

Were happy to help you back, just speak up!

Mar 18th, 2013 at 3:19:44 PM PDT by

F, B, & W ! ツ
Awesome Auction!!! ~ Will you be having any more of these seed auctions, besides the 5 seeds in your other auction?

Mar 14th, 2013 at 4:46:02 PM PDT by

Yes, I will be doing a few more... but if this auction reaches 100 watchers I am going to be including a selection of everything I have (no matter what the final bid is)... so that could affect what I have available for future auctions... I really want to reward you all for helping me get my 100 watchers badge, so I will send the winner of this auction as much as I can...

...and then for all of you who Fan me but don't win this time, I will be offering the best I can make available in my next few auctions.

(Top quality seeds/bulbs & all the information you need to grow them successfully)

Mar 14th, 2013 at 5:07:48 PM PDT by

I live in Tampa, and from what I've read in your descriptions (ALOT of comments and descriptions, WHEW!) lol... they should do quite well in Tampa... BUT during tropical storm season I'll probably have to cover them up 'cause I'd like to plant them outside in full sun.... Folks here are known to cover up plants during storms and freeze... Our Florida strawberry and orange growers send you folks up north/east/mid/and west the best U.S. grown strawberries and oranges in the world! <patting their backs> LOL... thanks for putting this up! :)

Mar 11th, 2013 at 1:09:00 PM PDT by

I first began growing these in fort lauderdale, FL ...they grow EXCELLENT in your area :)

Mar 11th, 2013 at 2:25:30 PM PDT by

Interesting....F&W Hope you'll fan back. Also it's refreshing to see someone give such details on the growing of the seed into a plant. I really like that makes it easy to decide if the plant is for you! Thank you....

Mar 4th, 2013 at 9:28:06 PM PST by

I am happy to answer any other questions or curiosities you might have about them ;) Thanks for everything! (Fanned back)

Mar 4th, 2013 at 9:31:29 PM PST by

nice auction

Mar 14th, 2013 at 12:24:38 PM PDT by

Thanks =) Fanned You

Mar 14th, 2013 at 12:48:14 PM PDT by

I love Dragon Fruit! F&W! What a great auction!!

Mar 5th, 2013 at 6:36:17 PM PST by

Thanks! =) Fanned back

Mar 5th, 2013 at 7:24:08 PM PST by

FYI: Shipping was upgraded... Now it's FREE S/H TO Canada & The U.S.

=)

Mar 12th, 2013 at 10:49:17 PM PDT by

...and anyone wanting to grow these but not wanting to spend as many credits, I have one more auction for five (5) seeds here: http://www.listia.com/auction/8723457-5-seeds-dragon-fruit-cactus-with-exotic

Mar 12th, 2013 at 11:01:07 PM PDT by

nice auction

Mar 14th, 2013 at 8:24:50 PM PDT by

Thanks for being a part of it =) Fanned you

Mar 14th, 2013 at 10:03:13 PM PDT by

Random Fact:

If you have 3 quarters, 4 dimes, and 4 pennies, you have $1.19.

You also have the largest amount of money in coins without being able to make change for a dollar.

Mar 15th, 2013 at 11:07:26 PM PDT by

The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.

...That's right.

Crocodile dung.

Mar 15th, 2013 at 11:09:07 PM PDT by

fanned and watching

Mar 17th, 2013 at 7:26:03 PM PDT by

Thanks =) Fanned back!

Mar 17th, 2013 at 8:12:17 PM PDT by

Interesting auction. F/w

Mar 5th, 2013 at 7:47:26 PM PST by

Thank you (Fanned back) ^This person is giving away coke rewards points! =) Anyone need those? ...Go check it out!

Mar 5th, 2013 at 9:28:29 PM PST by

Very cool plant, God is awesome in his wonders! Roses to you for your passion! F&W

Mar 5th, 2013 at 6:21:55 PM PST by

Yes He is! ;)

Mar 5th, 2013 at 7:24:38 PM PST by

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Great auction watching and fanned!!!Good luck!!!٩(•̮̮̃•̃)۶٩(•̮̮̃•̃)۶

Mar 17th, 2013 at 4:27:52 AM PDT by

Sweet ASCII art! :) I'll fan you back ASAP

Mar 17th, 2013 at 8:34:51 AM PDT by

Don't have the credit to bid and just bought all the seeds and plants I have room for but watch to help you get to 100 watcher. I number 72 Good luck.

Mar 17th, 2013 at 10:42:20 PM PDT by

^This person has some good recipes!

Your SO Sweet! Thank you =) Fanned you

Mar 18th, 2013 at 3:19:03 PM PDT by

Great Auction!!!!!
Fan Limit Reached :(
So please FAN ME:)

Watching!!!!!!!! I am trying to get my 60 watchers badge so please come check out my auctions... Thank You

٩(●̮̮̃•)۶GOOD LUCK!!!! Hope this auction turns out Great for You٩(●̮̮̃•)۶

Mar 18th, 2013 at 4:10:32 PM PDT by

This comment sounds oddly familiar =) F&W

...Anyone else?

Mar 18th, 2013 at 5:04:01 PM PDT by

f&w wish I had enough points to bid...will be watching for more auctions of this plant on your page ty

Mar 18th, 2013 at 10:02:02 PM PDT by

Check my page =) Fanned Back!

Mar 19th, 2013 at 12:02:50 AM PDT by

F&W

Mar 19th, 2013 at 10:57:09 AM PDT by

Thanks :) Fanned back!

Mar 19th, 2013 at 12:04:58 PM PDT by

Awesome auction. Love the bit about the crocodile dung. F & W Can you watch my Reader's Digest book? I am trying to get 60 watcher's. I don't have enough credits for this auction (I spend them as fast as I make them!) but I'll be checking out your smaller auctions. Random thought. The best way to freeze raw eggs is to crack them into an ice cube tray, freeze, remove into a gallon size freezer bag and take out one at a time as needed. Great for after Easter when some stores are trying to get rid of any leftovers and you can get them on sale.

Mar 20th, 2013 at 5:55:01 PM PDT by

Yes, I'll fan you and watch all your auctions now =)

Love it!

Mar 20th, 2013 at 7:10:28 PM PDT by

P.S. I think I'll steal your random thought idea for my next auction. I've never tried a tiered auction and they look like fun. I should do one with all my leftover scrapbook stuff. Have a great day!

Mar 20th, 2013 at 5:56:03 PM PDT by

Sounds cool, I'll check it out when you do ;)

Mar 20th, 2013 at 7:09:54 PM PDT by

The heart has reasons that reason knows nothing about!

What kind of soil would you use if planting inside as a house plant. Really good auction. Already a fan, but watching.

Mar 23rd, 2013 at 8:55:04 PM PDT by

I like that =) I use Miracle Gro Potting Soil - Sites like this are helpful: http://www.mattslandscape.com/hylocereus_info/

Mar 23rd, 2013 at 10:16:24 PM PDT by

Watching #85 : )

Mar 24th, 2013 at 8:09:37 PM PDT by

Your awesome! Thanks so much!

=D

Mar 24th, 2013 at 8:40:44 PM PDT by

Watcher number 86 your almost there as Listia would say!lol Good luck!Thanks for helping me!

Mar 24th, 2013 at 8:22:09 PM PDT by

Happy to help =) Thank You!

Mar 24th, 2013 at 8:40:24 PM PDT by

how many of those pics are actually yours?

Mar 25th, 2013 at 10:05:08 AM PDT by

I was kind enough to warn you that the seeds your selling need to be "self-pollinating" or they WILL NOT produce fruit... and then you block me and continue taking advantage of people bidding on your seeds??? You told me that you "don't know anything about them", "got them from a fruit" you ate and are "just now trying to sprout some".

Your not a very nice (or honest) person... That's sad.

Well, best of luck to you anyways.

I hope you develop a conscience one day.

To be fair, I am blocking you back... I don't want a bunch of one sided comments from you.

(and to answer your question, Most, the others are examples of the various varieties included in this auction)

Mar 25th, 2013 at 11:54:36 AM PDT by

f & w cool plants, good luck with your badge!

Mar 25th, 2013 at 5:26:34 PM PDT by

Thank you so much!

=) Fanned back

Mar 25th, 2013 at 5:28:32 PM PDT by

Congrats on getting your watcher badge.

Mar 25th, 2013 at 5:34:59 PM PDT by

Thanks so much =) Doing an update now

Mar 25th, 2013 at 5:37:02 PM PDT by

Watching!

Mar 25th, 2013 at 5:58:18 PM PDT by

25+ Seeds, Dragon Fruit Cactus with Exotic Flowers (Easy Grow) Hylocereus Pitaya is in the Home & Garden | Gardening | Gardening Seeds & Bulbs category