Frankie’s Red Megalanthus Dragon Fruit – Selenicereus megalanthus Type
Description:
Frankie’s Red is a unique dragon fruit variety with characteristics similar to megalanthus types, particularly in the shape and structure of the fruit. The fruit develops through a beautiful colour change, starting green, then turning yellow and finally orange as it ripens.
When cut open, the fruit reveals red flesh with white highlights toward the centre, creating a striking contrast. The fruit shape and size are comparable to typical megalanthus varieties.
The plant produces thin, dark green, three-sided stems that grow in long segments and have small thick spines, another trait commonly seen in megalanthus types.
This variety was sourced from a commercial Sunshine Coast dragon fruit farm, and it is believed that the original plant may have occurred naturally in the wild before being cultivated.
Plant Characteristics
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Megalanthus-type dragon fruit
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Thin, three-sided dark green stems
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Small thick spines typical of megalanthus
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Fruit transitions green → yellow → orange as it ripens
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Red flesh with white highlights in the centre
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Fruit similar in shape and size to yellow megalanthus
Taste:
Exceptionally sweet fruit with a lemonade-like flavour and subtle berry notes.
Brix: 21
