Key Points:

• Origin: A hybrid created by Paul Thomson, also known as 9-S.

• Parentage: A cross between Rixford (Hylocereus guatemalensis), a purple-fleshed variety, and Niezel (Hylocereus undatus), a white-fleshed variety.

• Fruit: Medium to large, typically weighing 0.75 to 1.5 pounds.

• Skin: Darker pink tint with green fins.

• Flesh: Purple to magenta flesh.

• Flavor: Mild grape-like flavor, with a sweetness that can reach an average Brix rating of 19. Some sources also mention kiwi-lychee combination flavor.

• Pollination: Self-sterile, requires cross-pollination with another variety to produce fruit.

• Growth: Fast-growing and vigorous.