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Description:
Bien Hoa Red Dragon Fruit – Hylocereus guatemalensis
New Variety 2023
More information coming soon as the plant matures.
Bien Hoa Red is a dragon fruit variety from the genus Hylocereus and species guatemalensis, originally from Guatemala in Central America.
This variety produces exceptional quality fruit with beautiful purple to magenta flesh and round-shaped fruit.
The plant produces white flowers and is self-fertile, making it suitable for home gardens and collectors.
Average fruit size ranges 360–500g, and once established the plant is expected to be a very good producer.
DNA testing shows that this variety shares the same DNA as American Beauty, although subtle differences may appear as the plant matures. We sourced this plant from a Queensland grower and are excited to continue observing how it performs in our climate.
This variety prefers some protection from harsh full sun and cold conditions, particularly while establishing.
Flesh colour: Purple / Magenta
Skin: Red
Flower: White
Pollination: Self-fertile
Fruit size: 360–500g
Shape: Round
Taste
A very juicy fruit with a delicious flavour.
Brix: 17–19
Our first fruit was picked slightly early and measured 14.4 Brix, with a nectarine-like flavour. We expect the flavour and sweetness to improve as the plant becomes more established.
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 points 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 :)
Due to a short break, any orders placed between 16 June and 12 July will be posted on the 13 July.
As the plants slow down over winter, we're taking the opportunity to slow down a little too and enjoy a small break with the family.
We apologies for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and support of our small family farm.
Yana and Michae
