Data Sheet for Dragon Fruit Varieties

VARIETAL NAME: Neon Dragon

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Species Identification:

S. polyrhizus x S. setaceus

Plant Description:

Typrical stems with short thorns.

Pollination:

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

Brix:

17 – 19

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:

Growth rate variable among several specimens.

Disease Resistance:

Canker Resistance Level: Moderate.

Other Diseases: None

Bloom dates:

July – August

 

FRUIT PRODUCTION

Harvest Season:

August – September

Yield:

Insufficient data.

Fruit Weight (grams):

Range:  159          Average: 159

 

Fruit Appearance:

Fruit on Plant	Cross Section of Fruit
Neon Dragon Dragon Fruit	Dragon Dragon Fruit

 

Summary and Recommendations:

 

 

Date of last update: October 15, 2026