Data Sheet for Dragon Fruit Varieties

VARIETAL NAME: El Gruillo

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Species Identification:

S. ocamponis

Plant Description:

Heavy, smooth stems with gray coating that may protect the plant from weather extremes. Stems are threesided with prominent spines.

Pollination:

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

Brix:

18.11

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:

Slow growing variety

Disease Resistance:

Canker Resistance Level: High.

Other Diseases:

Bloom dates:

August – September

 

FRUIT PRODUCTION

Harvest Season:

September

Yield:

Insufficient data.

Fruit Weight (grams):

Range: 144           Average: 144

 

Fruit Appearance:

 

Fruit on Plant	Cross Section of Fruit

 

Summary and Recommendations:

 

Date of last update: October 14, 2026