I got my 'David Bowie' Dragon Fruit variety from PIN. I wonder what is the corresponding name for it in California.
DF Pole Wood Crown Update:
I'm very happy to report that the wood 'crown' on my DF pole has been completed today and boy, it's a doozey!
Originally, I planned to copy the design on previous pictures of this Thread. That was before I realized that my DF pole was round and not squared like the pictures on this Thread. So, I had to improvise and in short, with some help from a friend with carpentry savvy, we made lemonade out of a lemon, so to speak.
Brief description of design: Two opposite wood wedges were removed from the top of the pole so that the inner two pieces of wood that support the 'crown,' would have their weight supported by the pole (these wood pieces were secured to the pole with three galvanized nuts and washers, on both sides at the top of the pole). In turn, these two pieces of wood support the weight of the two pieces of wood that are connected perpendicularly to them. And, finally, these two pieces of wood support the weight of the remaining two pieces of wood, that complete the square shape of the wood DF pole 'crown.'
With this design, the weight of the 'crown' is distributed, using the wood pole as its foundation. IMO, and with all due respect and humility, this design is an improvement over previous designs that I've seen on this Thread. If indeed this is the case, I would love to see a design that also improves on this one.
Finally, I noticed some fruit buds at the top of the DF branch that has passed and grown taller than the pole. So, I went to the store, bought some cactus potting soil and applied it to the base of the DF pole. I'm also thinking of getting some nutritional foliar spray, because the DF roots are not clinging to the pole, due to the pole not being covered with burlap.
I have to admit, these developments are 'kinda' exciting and I can't wait to taste my first 'David Bowie' DF fruit. It's supposed to be quite productive, tasty and of mediumish size. I hope the taste is agreeable.
P.S. Will post a picture at the earliest chance that I get.