(MD) Maui Dragon – Hylocereus undatus
Maui Dragon – Hylocereus undatus
Native to: Central America
- Size: 4-20 feet
- Sun: Full to Part sun
- Hardiness: Around 30 degrees
- Water: medium (2-5 times weekly during dry months when established)
- Flowers: white, short bloom duration (at night)
- Attracts: Nectar eating creatures
- Pests: Argentine Ants
- Other Information:
Maui Dragon is a Dragon Fruit variety from the genus Hylocereus and the species undatus. It was collected on the east shore of Maui Hawaii (click here to see a picture of where this variety was collected). The plant is fast to adapt and an aggressive grower, growing at least 6 feet per year. Flowers on this variety typically start in June like most Hylocereus undatus. The fruit is beautiful, almost fake looking with bright pink skin and deep green fins. In 2017 this variety fruited for the first time at Spicy Exotics. During this time it produced over 12 fruit its first fruiting cycle. Fruits ranged from 1 to 1.5 pounds. The fruit was not only visually appealing, but they had a nice refreshing taste too. These fruits tested with a brix rating ranging from 13 to 14, so not much sweetness when compared to other varieties. Instead, it was quite tangy and even better chilled. This variety was acquired from a grower in Hawaii.(Credit to Spicy Exotics)