Nicaraguan Red – H. guatemalensis

Native to: Central America?

• Size: 4-20 feet
• Sun: Full to Part Sun
• Hardiness: Around 30 degrees
• Water: Low to Medium (1-5 times weekly during dry months when established)
• Flowers: white, short bloom duration (at night)
• Attracts: Nectar eating creatures
• Pests: Argentine Ants and Slugs
• Other Information: Dragon Fruit hybrid 'NICARAGUAN RED' Has red pulp, self polinating. Imported from a large scale Nicaraguan commercial Dragon Fruit plantation. Fruits average 3/4 to 1 pound in size, most average one pound in size, brilliant pulp coloring can make any dish exciting. Has a tasty & refreshing tropical taste. Fruit skin is thin. An average of 32 days till harvest.

Great Links to learn more:

• https://www.spicyexotics.com/product/nicaraguan-red/
• http://mattslandscape.com/detail/?plant_name=Nicaraguan%20Red%20Dragon%20Fruit
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitaya