San Ignacio – Hylocereus costaricensis

San Ignacio – Hylocereus costaricensis

Native to: Central America

Size: 4-40+ feet

  • Sun: Full to Part Sun
  • Hardiness: Around 30 degrees
  • Water: medium (2-3 times weekly during dry months when established)
  • Flowers: white, short bloom duration (at night)
  • Attracts: Nectar eating creatures
  • Pests: Argentine Ants observed (Using Neem Oil on new growth)
  • Other Information:
  • Dragon Fruit variety 'San Ignacio' Has tasty red fleshed fruit that averages 552 grams or 1 pound to 1.5 pounds on average. Fruit exterior is also red. The average brix rating of 'San Ignacio' is 15.6 . Fruit is ripe approx. 48 days from bloom pollination to harvest depending on weather conditions in your area. 'San Ignacio' is a self pollinating variety from Nicaragua.