Key Points:

• Origin: A hybrid created by Paul Thomson, also known as 1-S.

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

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

• Skin: Pinkish-red skin with green scales.

• Flesh: Light purple to hot pink flesh with small, edible black seeds.

• Flavor: Excellent, sweet taste with mild acidity. Some describe it as resembling golden-kiwi flavors.

• Pollination: Self-sterile, requires cross-pollination to set fruit, typically from other red-fleshed varieties.

• Growth: Vigorous and aggressive.

• Flowers: Large, nocturnal blooms that are abundant throughout the summer.

• Production: High producer