Halleys Comet – H. undatus X H. guatemalensis dragon fruit cutting (12") and rooted live plants

Choose from one cutting or a rooted plant in 1-gallon pots, standing about 14–16" tall. These robust plants come from mature mothers, ensuring fast growth and fruiting. Please note these are live plants and may vary from photos.

Halley’s Comet is a premium hybrid of Hylocereus undatus and Hylocereus guatemalensis, with eye-catching bright pink skin and green fins, revealing juicy purple flesh inside. The fruit typically weighs 1 to 2 pounds, with a sweet Brix level around 16, offering a delicious taste experience.

This variety produces spectacular white flowers over 13 inches wide that bloom all summer long. It’s a vigorous grower that thrives in full sun and shows excellent cold tolerance—perfect for the East Bay climate. While usually self-sterile, it has a 95% cross-pollination success rate here at Mayumi Garden.

Cuttings are about 12” long, and rooted plants stand 14-16” tall. Most cuttings are made fresh from the mother plant just before shipping to ensure vitality.

Bring home this hardy, beautiful dragon fruit plant to enjoy vibrant blooms and delicious fruit! 🌞🌿🍈🌵 Halley’s Comet Dragon Fruit 🌸

Policies:

By purchasing grafted or rooted plants from our shop, buyers agree to the following terms:

• Once the plant leaves our care, we cannot control conditions or handling during shipment. Any lost or damaged packages are the buyer’s responsibility to file a claim with USPS. Packages are insured up to $100, with additional insurance available upon request.
• These grafts are well-established and securely connected to the rootstock. However, if they break due to rough handling during transit, it is the buyer’s responsibility to file a claim with USPS. Mayumi Garden does not offer refunds or exchanges under these circumstances.
• All sales are final. Plants are non-returnable and non-refundable.

Planting Instructions:
Upon receiving your package, it is crucial to gradually acclimate both cuttings and rooted plants to their new environment.

For Cuttings:

• Allow 4–7 days for the cutting’s end to dry and callus before planting to prevent rotting.
• Disinfect the cutting’s end before planting, especially in cooler temperatures, using organic GrowSafe.
• Keep the cutting in the shade until fully rooted, checking for resistance when gently tugged.
• New growth may appear before rooting is complete; double-check before assuming it is rooted.
• Once rooted, gradually introduce the cutting to partial sun, then full sun, avoiding direct sunlight initially.

For Rooted Plants:

• Gradually acclimate the plant to partial sun, then full sun over 1–2 weeks.
• In hot areas (above 95°F), use a 30–40% shade cloth to prevent sunburn.
• Be cautious of heat reflected off cemented areas, which can harm the plant.

Growing Conditions:

• Dragon fruit thrives in tropical and subtropical climates (e.g., Hawaii, Florida, Southern California).
• In less favorable climates, protect younger plants during extreme weather with a greenhouse in winter and shade cloth in summer. Mature plants (3+ years old) can tolerate more extreme conditions but may still need winter protection below 30°F.

Soil & Watering:

• Use well-draining soil, starting with a cactus mix. Once familiar with the growing process, you can customize the soil mix with perlite, chicken manure, potting soil, and compost.
• Dragon fruit loves full sun but requires protection in extremely hot conditions.
• Water during the hot season when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot. In colder temperatures, water sparingly; no watering is needed in winter unless grown in a greenhouse.

Fertilization:

• Apply chicken manure monthly during the growing season. Fish fertilizer is an alternative but may produce an odor.
• Use a bloom booster on mature plants to stimulate bud production.

SHIPPING

We ship year-round every Monday to locations throughout the United States, except Alaska and Hawaii. At this time, we do not offer international shipping.

Please allow 3 to 5 business days for packing and processing. To ensure your order ships on Monday, the cut-off time is Sunday at 1:00 P.M.

Mayumi Garden is not responsible for any shipping delays caused by the carrier. Please double-check your shipping address before submitting your order to avoid delays or additional shipping charges.

CANCELLATION/ RETURNS POLICY

We currently do not accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. However, please contact us if you encounter any issues with your order.