Data Sheet for Dragon Fruit Varieties

VARIETAL NAME: Purple Haze

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Species Identification:

S. guatemalensis x S. undatus

Plant Description:

Stems of typical appearance.

Pollination:

(  )  Self-pollinating          (X) 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:

Average growth rate.

Disease Resistance:

Canker Resistance Level: Low but variable among our plants

Other Diseases: None

Bloom dates:

July – August

 

FRUIT PRODUCTION

Harvest Season:

August

Yield:

Insufficient data.

Fruit Weight (grams):

Range: 505            Average: 505

 

Fruit Appearance:

Fruit on Plant	Cross Section of Fruit
Purple Haze Dragon Fruit	Purple Haze Dragon Fruit

 

Summary and Recommendations:

Other growers report that this variety may fruit three times per year. Susceptible to white spot disease, now thought to be caused by volcanic ash deposits on stems. Fruit is susceptible to cactus moth infestations.

 

Date of last update: October 15, 2026