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title: "American Beauty dragon fruit! Purchased cuttings from Etsy with no…"
description: "American Beauty dragon fruit! Purchased cuttings from Etsy with no clue what so ever how to grow them. They have been so fun and cool to watch!! First time…"
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author: "Mel"
published: "2026-01-18T17:33:38.454655Z"
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# American Beauty dragon fruit! Purchased cuttings from Etsy with no…

_Posted by Mel on 2026-01-18_

American Beauty dragon fruit! Purchased cuttings from Etsy with no clue what so ever how to grow them. They have been so fun and cool to watch!! First time growing, so any tips/tricks welcomed! Fingers crossed they produce fruit

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## 5 comments

### Sunny commented on 2026-01-18

They take a long time to grow to the size that produces fruit. Check articles and YouTube videos on how to grow them. They have to be staked to stronger support structure as they grow. They need all day direct sunlight and regular fertilizer. 🪴🍀

### Lover of Cacti commented on 2026-01-18

Wait is my plant identified wrong I have this plant its just grafted 😭

#### Mel replied on 2026-01-18

I dont know?? I bought these cuttings from an Etsy seller in August. They're american beauty dragon fruit. The shoots just started over the last 6 weeks.

### Lover of Cacti commented on 2026-01-18

Ok yeah oof. I have mine identified as a night blooming cereus. Imma change it.

#### Mel replied on 2026-01-18

I have one of those too. Just a baby, I love her

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