Data Sheet for Dragon Fruit Varieties

VARIETAL NAME: Red

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Species Identification:

S. costaricensus

Plant Description:

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Pollination:

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

Brix:

 

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:

Slow to moderate growth rate.  Stems tend not to climb and are subject to frequent die backs and yellowing.

Disease Resistance:

Canker Resistance Level: Low

Other Diseases:

Bloom dates:

None of our many seed and cutting grown plants in cultivation have bloomed.

 

FRUIT PRODUCTION

Harvest Season:

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Yield:

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Fruit Weight (grams):

Range:            Average:

 

Fruit Appearance:

 

Fruit on Plant	Cross Section of Fruit

 

Summary and Recommendations:

Species and variety not recommended for growing in our area.

 

Date of last update: October 15, 2026