Data Sheet for Dragon Fruit Varieties

VARIETAL NAME: Nicaraguan Red

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Species Identification:

Selenicereus polyrhizus x S. guatemalensis

Plant Description:

Stems of typical appearance.

Pollination:

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

Brix:

15 – 18.5

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:

Average growth rate.

Disease Resistance:

Canker Resistance Level: High

Other Diseases:

Bloom dates:

None

 

FRUIT PRODUCTION

Harvest Season:

 

Yield:

No production observed.

Fruit Weight (grams):

Range:            Average:

 

Fruit Appearance:

 

Fruit on Plant	Cross Section of Fruit

 

Summary and Recommendations:

A variety commercially grown in Nicaragua.

 

Date of last update: October 15, 2026