Data Sheet for Dragon Fruit Varieties

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VARIETAL NAME: Hawaiian Orange

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Information in this section has been compiled from multiple sources.  Refer the reference list for additional information.

Species Identification:

S. megalanthus x S polyrhizus

Plant Description

Long, thin, three-sided stems.

Pollination:

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

Brix:

20.1 – 22

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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:

April – September

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FRUIT PRODUCTION

Harvest Season:

June – September

Yield:

Insufficient data. Appears to produce high quality fruit over an extended harvest season.

Fruit Weight (grams):

Range: 59 – 143           Average: 123

Fruit Appearance:

Fruit on Plant	Cross Section of Fruit
Hawaiian Orange Dragon Fruit	Hawaiian Orange Dragon Fruit

Summary and Recommendations:

Judged best tasting variety. Dark red-purple flesh with thorns . Fruit produced in small amounts over long period.

 

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Date of last update: October 15, 2026