Self-sterile
Armando originated from the border of Honduras and Nicaragua and was collected by R. Lobo in Las Manos from an area where it naturally occurs DNA test shows this variety is related to San Ignacio, a Dragon Fruit variety that is grown commercially in Nicaragua.
A great variety for southern states as it can tolerate some light frost and heat very well.
This would be a good dragon fruit to grow in southern states
Good-sized fruit around 400g
Red skin- Red Flesh
White flower with yellow calyx
41 days from flower to fruit
Sourced from a Qld Hobby grower
Taste:
Firm flesh with a pleasant sweetness at the end, a great quality fruit.
BRIX 17
Care:
Plant into an excellent quality potting mix to a depth of 2-3 cm
Your dragon fruit will be marked with an arrow, plant ^ Arrow point up to the sky.
Regular Fertilizer
Water once the soil has dried out.
Once rooted transfer onto a post.
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Plant Sizes: These are available in 20cm cuttings