Data Sheet for Dragon Fruit Varieties

VARIETAL NAME: Lake Atitlan

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Species Identification:

S. polyrhizus

Plant Description:

Stems of typical appearance with sharp thorns.

Pollination:

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

Brix:

16.5 – 18

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 – September

 

FRUIT PRODUCTION

Harvest Season:

August – October

Yield:

Plants produce small fruit. The fruit is difficult to remove from the stems resulting in a high percentage of damaged fruit.

Fruit Weight (grams):

Range: 57-92          Average: 70

 

Fruit Appearance:

 

Fruit on Plant	Cross Section of Fruit
Lake Atitlan Dragon Fruit	Lake Atitlan Dragon Fruit

 

Summary and Recommendations:

Fruit weight is far below the range of 340-680g reported by other growers.

 

Date of last update:  October 15, 2026