Data Sheet for Dragon Fruit Varieties

VARIETAL NAME: Halley’s Comet

 

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:

Relatively short stems with lobed serrated edges and minimal thorns.

Pollination:

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

Brix:

16.7

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:

Moderate growth rate.

Disease Resistance:

Canker Resistance Level: Moderate.

Other Diseases:

Bloom dates:

August – September

 

FRUIT PRODUCTION

Harvest Season:

September

Yield:

Insufficient data.

Fruit Weight (grams):

Range: 126           Average: 126

 

Fruit Appearance:

 

Fruit on Plant	Cross Section of Fruit

 

Summary and Recommendations:

Fruit weight welll below reported average weight in other growing areas 450-900g.

 

Date of last update: October 15, 2026