Data Sheet for Dragon Fruit Varieties

VARIETAL NAME: Hana

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Species Identification:

S. monacanthus x S. undatus

Plant Description:

Fast growing variety reportedly found growing wild along the road to Hana on the island of Maui. Plants have long, thin stems and long thorns.

Pollination:

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

Brix:

15.17

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.

Other Diseases:

Bloom dates:

August

 

FRUIT PRODUCTION

Harvest Season:

August

Yield:

Low yielding variety.

Fruit Weight (grams):

Range:  88         Average: 88

 

Fruit Appearance:

 

Fruit on Plant	Cross Section of Fruit

 

Summary and Recommendations:

Unlike other white-fleshed varieties the fruit is reportedly flavored with melon-like and and floral notes. A single fruit from our farm had a bland, slightly musty flavor.

 

Date of last update: October 15, 2026