Condor Dragon Fruit

Purple Dragon Fruit – Hylocereus guatemalensis 

Description:
This vibrant purple-fleshed dragon fruit variety is a vigorous and high-yielding grower, producing large, colourful fruit throughout the season. It develops strong, healthy stems and performs best in warm, protected positions, as it can be slightly sensitive to colder conditions.

The plant produces large white flowers typical of Hylocereus guatemalensis and is self-sterile, meaning it requires cross-pollination with another dragon fruit variety to set fruit.

The fruit begins with light green and pink tones, gradually turning pinkish-red as it ripens. Inside, the fruit reveals stunning vivid purple flesh, a colour that is often difficult to fully capture in photographs.

This variety produces large fruit typically ranging from 400–750 g, making it a good option for both home gardens and commercial production.

Source:
Sourced from a commercial Sunshine Coast dragon fruit grower, originally developed in California.

History of the Condor Dragon Fruit

The Condor dragon fruit variety was created by Paul Thomson, one of the pioneers of dragon fruit breeding in the United States and a founding member of the California Rare Fruit Growers Association (CRFG).

Paul Thomson dedicated decades to hybridizing Hylocereus species, experimenting with hundreds of seedlings to improve fruit color, flavor, size, and productivity. Among his many creations, Condor became one of the most well-known and admired dragon fruit hybrids.

Condor is believed to be a cross between Hylocereus undatus (white-fleshed) and Hylocereus guatemalensis (purple-fleshed), resulting in a vigorous plant that produces large, beautiful purple-fleshed fruit with excellent flavor and texture.

The name “Condor” was reportedly chosen by Thomson for its bold, standout characteristics — much like the bird it’s named after. Today, Condor dragon fruit is prized by both home growers and commercial farms for its sweet, refreshing flavor, consistent yield, and strong growth habit.

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