Organic Physical Graffiti 1-S Dragon Fruit Cuttings

Certified-organic Physical Graffiti (1-S) is a vigorous Paul Thomson dragon fruit hybrid with red skin, light-magenta flesh, and rich flavor. Developed from Rixford and Neitzel, it is well suited to a mixed planting where its distinctive fruit can be paired with a cultivar that supplies compatible pollen. Physical Graffiti is self-sterile and will not reliably set fruit using only its own pollen.

• Plant form: One live, unrooted cutting in the selected length
• Available sizes: 12–15 inches, 16–24 inches, or 25–36 inches
• Fruit: Red-skinned with light-magenta flesh
• Pollination: Requires pollen from a compatible dragon fruit cultivar while flowers overlap
• Suggested companion: American Beauty is a self-fertile option already identified for use in this planting
• Training: Direct new stems onto a strong post or trellis
• Climate: Abundant light, warmth, drainage, and protection from frost
• Organic status: Listed as certified-organic planting stock

Root the cutting upright in a coarse medium and keep it lightly moist rather than wet. When new growth signals that roots are working, increase irrigation gradually and continue to let excess water drain freely. Install support at planting and guide the main stem before it becomes heavy. In climates with cold winters, container culture can make seasonal protection more manageable.

Hand pollination is useful when compatible flowers open together, especially where natural nighttime pollen transfer is limited. Timing and yield vary with climate and care. Consult the dragon fruit growing guide or explore the dragon fruit collection for additional companions.

Position the pollen companion close enough for convenient flower checks, while still giving each mature plant its own support and growing space.