Data Sheet for Dragon Fruit Varieties

VARIETAL NAME: Valdiva Roja

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Species Identification:

Selenicereus ocamponis

Plant Description:

Plant with few, long, smooth stems with a grey-white waxy coating typical of the species.

Pollination:

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

Brix:

17.9-21

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 growing variety

Disease Resistance:

Canker Resistance Level: High.

Other Diseases:

Bloom dates:

None

 

FRUIT PRODUCTION

Harvest Season:

No fruit produced from a single plant in cultivation.

Yield:

 

Fruit Weight (grams):

Range:            Average:

 

Fruit Appearance:

 

Fruit on Plant	Cross Section of Fruit

 

Summary and Recommendations:

Date of last update: October 15, 2026