Data Sheet for Dragon Fruit Varieties

VARIETAL NAME: La Magdalena

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Species Identification:

S. megalanthus x S.undatus

Plant Description:

Short smooth stems with short, sharp thorns.

Pollination:

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

Brix:

20.2

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:

One of the slowest growing varieties on our farm.

Disease Resistance:

Canker Resistance Level: Moderate

Other Diseases: Yellow rot

Bloom dates:

No blooms

 

FRUIT PRODUCTION

Harvest Season:

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Yield:

Plants have not produced any fruit or bloomed.

Fruit Weight (grams):

Range:            Average:

 

Fruit Appearance:

 

Fruit on Plant

Cross Section of Fruit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary and Recommendations:

Not recommended because of slow growth rate. Plants also susceptible to yellow rot.

 

Date of last update: October 15, 2026