$15.00 AUD
$20.00 AUD
Description:
A striking Hylocereus costaricensis hybrid, first planted in 2023, with more information to come as it establishes. Cuttings and plants will be available in 2025.
Also known as Costarica Pitaya, this variety is one of the long-time favourites of Spicy Exotics due to its rich colour, strong flavour profile, and reliable performance.
The fruit features red skin with deep red flesh and the plant is self-sterile, requiring cross-pollination for best results.
This species is native to Central America and northwestern South America, known for its heat tolerance, colour intensity, and high antioxidant content.
In early 2025, before fruiting season, we relocated this plant into a pot because its original position received more water than ideal.
The new potting setup has significantly improved drainage and soil structure, and the plant is now recovering with healthier, more balanced growth.
Self-pollinating:
Self-sterile – requires cross-pollination
Flower:
White
Growth:
Responds well to improved drainage
Healthier after potting
Typical costaricensis-style robust structure
Skin colour:
Red skin
Flesh colour:
Deep red flesh
Fruit size:
450g
Taste:
Firm texture with a very sweet flavour, hints of raspberry, and a mild sour lift.
Rich, unique, and full-bodied.
Deep red pigment indicates high antioxidants.
When fruit has measured in the mid 15 Brix, the flavour still tastes closer to a 20.
Brix:
18 – 24
Sourced:
NSW dragon fruit enthusiast
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 :)
All orders are posted on Mondays via Australia Post and include tracking.
The only times this may change are when:
Where an order contains both time-sensitive and non-essential products, we will select the most appropriate postage option to ensure your order arrives safely while keeping shipping costs as affordable as possible.
Once your parcel has been lodged with Australia Post, you will be able to follow its progress using the tracking information provided.
Thank you for supporting our small Australian family business.
We’re transitioning non-essential orders to regular post, helping reduce our shipping carbon footprint by up to 90%. A small change that makes a big difference. 🌱📦
Express shipping will remain available for time-sensitive items.
