Data Sheet for Dragon Fruit Varieties

VARIETAL NAME: Black Africanus

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Species Identification:

Selenicereus. ocamponis x S. megalanthus x S. spp?

Plant Description:

Very long rounded stems with small, sharp thorns.

Pollination:

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

Brix:

20

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:

Rapid growth once established.

Disease Resistance:

Canker Resistance Level: High.

Other Diseases:

Bloom dates:

August

 

FRUIT PRODUCTION

Harvest Season:

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Yield:

Plants have bloomed but produced no fruit.

Fruit Weight (grams):

Range:            Average:

 

Fruit Appearance:

 

Plant with Flowers	Cross Section of Fruit

 

Summary and Recommendations:

Plants have bloomed but produced no fruit.  They are susceptible to infestations of an unidentified species of scale insects.

 

Date of last update: October 7, 2026