Data Sheet for Dragon Fruit Varieties

VARIETAL NAME: Robles Red

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Species Identification:

Selenicereus guatemalensis x S. polyrhizus

Plant Description:

Long to very long stems of typcial appearance.

Pollination:

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

Brix:

17 – 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:

Very fastgrowing variety.

Disease Resistance:

Canker Resistance Level: Moderate.

Other Diseases:

Bloom dates:

June – August

 

FRUIT PRODUCTION

Harvest Season:

June – August

Yield:

Earliest producer of the red-purple varieties we have grown. Fruit are large and of good quality.

Fruit Weight (grams):

Range: 450           Average: 450

 

Fruit Appearance:

Fruit on Plant	Cross Section of Fruit
	Robles Red Dragon Fruit

 

Summary and Recommendations:

Large fruits with thick skin, less subject to damage in shipping. The earliest producing variety of red fleshed dragon fruit. Fruit tends to pop open when overripe. Recommended.

 

Date of last update: October 15, 2026