American Beauty- H. guatemalensis X H. Undatus USA Dragon Fruit Plant

American beauty originated in Guatemala and was introduced to Florida,  USA.

 

Self-pollinating: Yes

Flower:White 43 Days from flower to harvest

Growth:A slightly slower-growing Variety but American Beauty is definitely worth the wait. Can suffer a bit from full sun and will benefit from growing in a protected environment.
Skin color:  Vibrant pink to purple

Skin thickness: 3mm

Flesh color: Flesh that is almost neon in colour.

Fruit size: Produces a round medium fruit (350g-500g)
Taste:Very pleasant sweet fruit with a flavour similar to grape but with a bit more refreshing tang. 

Brix:18 -19

Sourced: From a Qld dragon fruit farm 

8.8/9 

Brix 19.5

Flavor pineapple infused with watermelon with good juicy berry  l
Less fruit production in 20/05/2021, 1st year protection of cold,

Always cross pollinated
When young cold, rot prune, on of top DF varieties, not quick growing

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. 

For more information check out some of our blogs. 

Plant Sizes: These are available in 20cm cuttings 

Shipping 

All items are posted on a Monday Express post, with Australia Post. If Monday is a public holiday they will be sent the Tuesday or the following Monday depending on the destination. We aim to deliver healthy and happy plants :)

• No post to  WA, NT and TAS due to quarantine restrictions and biosecurity