American Beauty Dragon Fruit Plant

American Beauty – Dragon Fruit

Description:
American Beauty originated in Guatemala and was later introduced to Florida, USA.
This well-known variety comes from Hylocereus and the species guatemalensis, and is prized for its striking colour and consistently high eating quality.

Self-pollinating:
Yes

Flower:
White
Approx. 43 days from flower to harvest

Growth:
A slightly slower-growing variety, but well worth the wait.
American Beauty can be sensitive to full sun and generally performs best in a protected environment or partial shade.
Can experience minor cold sensitivity when young.

Skin colour:
Vibrant pink to purple

Skin thickness:
Approx. 3mm

Flesh colour:
Nearly neon-pink flesh — extremely vibrant.

Fruit size:
Produces medium round fruit (typically 350–500g)

Taste:
A very pleasant sweet fruit with grape-like flavour and a refreshing tang.
Bright, juicy, and consistently enjoyed for its balanced sweetness.

Brix:
18–19

Sourced:
Queensland dragon fruit farm

Grower Feedback (NSW Grower Notes)

A fellow NSW grower provided the following observations:

• Rating: 8.8/9

• Brix up to 19.5

• Flavour: pineapple infused with watermelon and juicy berry notes

• Lower fruit production in 2020/2021 (first year, cold protection needed)

• Always improves with cross-pollination

• Slight cold sensitivity when young

• Considered one of the top dragon fruit varieties despite slower growth