Data Sheet for Dragon Fruit Varieties

VARIETAL NAME: Dark Star

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Species Identification:

S. guatemalensis x S. undatus

Plant Description:

Thin, three-sided stems with lobed edges.

Pollination:

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

Brix:

18 – 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:

Rapidly growing variety.

Disease Resistance:

Canker Resistance Level: Moderate with persistent scarring.

Other Diseases: None

Bloom dates:

July

 

FRUIT PRODUCTION

Harvest Season:

 

Yield:

No fruit produced.

Fruit Weight (grams):

Range:            Average:

 

Fruit Appearance:

 

Fruit on Plant	Cross Section of Fruit

 

Summary and Recommendations:

Self-sterile variety that reportedly takes 2-3 years to produce fruit. Not recommended.

 

Date of last update: October 15, 2026