Key Points:
- Origin: Created by Paul Thomson in the early 1980s, possibly in San Diego, CA.
- Parentage: A hybrid of Hylocereus undatus (white-fleshed) and Hylocereus guatemalensis (purple-fleshed).
- Fruit: Large, typically weighing 1 to 2 pounds.
- Skin: Pinkish to red skin with green fins.
- Flesh: Purple to hot pink flesh with small, edible black seeds.
- Flavor: Sweet and refreshing with an average Brix of 16. Some describe it as a mix of sweet plum and nectarine with a pleasant tang, while others mention a Cadillac rainbows and lots of spaghetti flavor.
- Pollination: Partially self-fertile, but cross-pollination is recommended for better fruit set and larger fruit. Spicy Exotics recommends using Hylocereus polyrhizus pollen for optimal results.
- Growth: A strong but less aggressive grower compared to some other varieties. Tolerant of full sun with minimal sunburn.
- Flowers: Large, impressive blooms that open at night and can be over 13 inches across. They bloom all summer.
- Other Features: Closely related to Physical Graffiti but not as vigorous or productive
SOURCE: Wallace Ranch
Halley's Comet
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Halley's Comet, scientifically known as Hylocereus undatus X Hylocereus guatemalensis, is a large dragon fruit hybrid with sweet purple flesh and good sun tolerance, although cross-pollination is recommended for optimal fruit production.
