Data Sheet for Dragon Fruit Varieties

VARIETAL NAME: Connie Mayer

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Species Identification:

Selenicereus stenopterus x S. undatus

Plant Description:

Plants have long thin stems and minimal thorns.

Pollination:

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

Brix:

No data

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 with long, three-sided vine-like stems and many flower buds arranged closely together.

Disease Resistance:

Canker Resistance Level: High

Other Diseases:

Bloom dates:

May – October

 

FRUIT PRODUCTION

Harvest Season:

May – October

Yield:

Plant produces a high number of small fruit of variable constancy and flavor. Small size and difficulty in removing fruit from stems results in a high percentage of damaged fruit.

Fruit Weight (grams):

Range: 75           Average: 75

 

Fruit Appearance: 

Fruit on Plant

Cross Section of Fruit

 

 

Summary and Recommendations:

Small white fleshed fruit with sweet coconut like flavor. Beautiful purple-pink night blooming flowers.

 

Date of last update: October 7, 2026