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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
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
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 :)
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
