Data Sheet for Dragon Fruit Varieties

VARIETAL NAME: American Beauty

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Information in this section has been compiled from multiple sources.  Refer the varietal reference list.

Species Identification:

Selenicereus guatemalensis x S. spp.

Plant Description:

Smooth, thin, three-sided stems with lobed edges and minimal thorns.

Pollination:

(X)  Self-pollinating          ( ) Self-sterile, requires other pollinator.       ( ) Undetermined

Brix:

18.51

HAWAIIAN CROP OBSERVATIONS

Data in this section is from our observations of plants in cultivation at the Moana Experimental Farm located at Hawaiian Ocean View, in the Kau District of Hawai`i island.

 

PLANT DATA

Plant Growth:

Fast growing variety.

Disease Resistance:

Canker Resistance Level: Moderate.

Other Diseases:

Bloom dates:

July – August

 

FRUIT PRODUCTION

Harvest Season:

August

Yield:

Very low fruit production from our plants.

Fruit Weight (grams):

Range: 150           Average: 150

 

Fruit Appearance:

 

Fruit on Plant	Cross Section of Fruit

 

Summary and Recommendations:

Many flowers with few fruit is suggestive of a low pollination rate. Reported average weight in other growing areas is much higher: 225-450g.

 

Date of last update: October 7, 2026