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Showpiece tropical cutting
Premium Red Dragonfruit Cutting (6" Pre-Rooted)
Turn a single cutting into the patio trellis that sells your entire grow-your-own story. This premium red flesh dragonfruit is propagated in Florida, rooted into breathable pots, and hardened off so it bolts up a post the moment it arrives.
Ships in ~60 days with $7.99 insulated shipping, greenhouse photo updates, and access to the grower hotline.
Why this cutting converts
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Visual theater: the umbrella canopy becomes a living billboard at retail tables, CSA pickups, and home patios.
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High-ticket upsell: pair with Longevity Spinach to take carts from $20 to full grow-at-home bundles.
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Chemical-free propagation: rooted in living media with zero glyphosate or systemic pesticides.
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Story fuel: milestone emails show the trellis build so customers stay hyped during the wait.
Quick specs
- Cutting size
- 6" cutting rooted in a breathable nursery pot.
- Light
- 6+ hours of direct sun; supplement with LED light indoors.
- Structure
- Train up a 4x4 post or trellis, tie every 6–8" with soft tape.
- First fruit
- Expect the first flush 9–12 months after planting when trained properly.
Propagation wave
Preorder communications customers receive
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Day 0–2: Order confirmation + hotline number + links to the trellis guide.
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Day 30: Greenhouse photos showing rooted cuttings + BOM reminder.
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Day 45: Hardening-off update with the receiving checklist.
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~Day 60: $7.99 insulated shipping with breathable pots, compostable fillers, and tracking.
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Arrival: Customers stage their trellis, tie the leader, and text the hotline if they need placement help.
Training blueprint
Five steps pulled from our patio trellis SOP
- Anchor a 4x4 post 36" above the planter rim and backfill with cactus mix.
- Plant the cutting 2–3" from the post, water with diluted kelp, and add a soft tie.
- Guide the leader upward, tying every 6–8" until it hits the cross arm.
- Pinch the tip at the top to force branching, then let 3–4 arms drape over.
- Switch to a bloom booster once arms cascade; hand-pollinate late-night flowers for heavier fruit set.
Need deeper instructions? Send customers directly to the full patio trellis guide.
Dragonfruit FAQ
How big of a container do I need?
Start in a 5-gallon breathable pot to train the leader, then upgrade to a 20–25 gallon planter once the canopy forms.
Does it handle cold?
Protect below 55°F. Move containers indoors, add a grow light, or use frost cloth when temps drop. Details live in the trellis guide.
Can I grow it indoors?
Yes, with strong LED lighting, a trellis, and a clip fan for airflow. Many growers roll the container outdoors in summer for natural sun.
Ready to stage the patio trellis that sells the story?
Reserve your Premium Red Dragonfruit Cutting, prep the trellis using the linked guide, and point every shopper back to the Longevity Spinach flagship so carts land on a full superfood ecosystem.