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Purple Megalanthus is a unique hybrid of the yellow Colombian dragon fruit (H. megalanthus) and is considered a sister variety to the traditional yellow megalanthus. Also known as Strawberry Megalanthus, this variety produces small, thornless fruit with excellent flavour and strong visual appeal.
Although commonly believed within the Australian dragon fruit community to require cross-pollination, our experience has been different. Our plant has set fruit without hand-pollination, and the commercial farm we sourced it from also reported successful natural fruit set. We will continue trialling and documenting pollination behaviour to provide clarity for growers.
The plant features thin dark-green branches, produces a white flower, and has small spikes at the base of the fruit.
Sourced from a Sunshine Coast commercial grower.
Sweet, refreshing flavours of lemonade and berry sherbet, with a pleasant crunch from the seeds.
The flesh is firm, making it excellent for fresh eating and fruit platters.
Brix: 23
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 :)
Rare Dragon Fruit will be closed for postage from 15 December to 6 January.
All orders placed during this time will be posted on 7 January 2025.
Wishing everyone a safe and joyful festive season! 🌟
