Red Flesh Dragon Fruit

Red Flesh Dragon Fruit

1 Gallon
$69.00
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Red Flesh Dragon Fruit

Dragon Fruit 'Red Flesh'

Stunning Magenta Flesh • High in Antioxidants & Fiber • Fast-Growing & Prolific

$69.00

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The Red Flesh Dragon Fruit is a vibrant, dual-purpose superstar. It offers not only a dramatic visual display with its pink skin and shocking magenta flesh but also a delicious, sweet flavor packed with antioxidants. Its vigorous growth and productivity make it a rewarding and beautiful choice for sunny Bay Area gardens.

  • Produces eye-catching oval fruit with bright pink skin and prominent green scales.

  • Flesh is a brilliant, vibrant magenta-red, exceptionally sweet, juicy, and finely textured with a high concentration of beneficial antioxidants.

  • A great low-calorie, high-fiber snack, perfect for health-conscious individuals.

  • A fast-growing, self-pollinating cactus vine that can be trained on a sturdy trellis or structure, creating an exotic living screen.

  • Bears large, fragrant, night-blooming white flowers that are a spectacular sight in the summer garden.

  • Thrives in full sun and heat, making it ideal for warm inland valleys and sunny spots throughout Zone 9a.

Flavor Profile:

  • Flavor: Sweeter than white-fleshed varieties, with a rich, berry-like sweetness.

  • Texture: Very juicy with a smooth, fine texture and a pleasant crunch from the tiny seeds.

  • Best Uses: Spectacular fresh eating, vibrant smoothie bowls, desserts, and for making naturally pink-colored juices or sorbets.

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  • Light: Full sun to partial shade

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  • Features:Stems:Triangular succulent stems (photosynthetic branches).Waxy green with 3 prominent ridges.Small clusters of spines at each areole.Flowers:Large nocturnal blooms (8-10" diameter).Fragrant white petals with golden stamens.Self-fertile but benefits from hand-pollination.Fruit:Oval shape with dramatic pink skin.Fleshy green bracts (scale-like protrusions).Vibrant magenta flesh with black seeds.Nutrition: High fiber, low calorie, rich in antioxidants
  • Habit: Epiphytic climbing cactus
  • Mature Height: 15-20 ft (with support)
  • Mature Spread: 8-12 ft
  • Growth Rate: Vigorous
  • Key Advantages:Classic commercial variety - balanced sweetness.Stunning visual appeal - pink skin/magenta flesh.Drought tolerant once established.High ornamental value
  • Special Attributes:Night-blooming flowers (single night pollination window).Fruit production within 1-2 years.Heat-loving tropical performer
  • Landscape Uses:Tropical edible landscaping.Living fences.Container growing (with trellis).Greenhouse cultivation

Faqs

  • Q: Will the red flesh stain?A: Yes, the intense magenta juice can stain clothing and surfaces. Handle cut fruit with care and enjoy it promptly.
  • Q: How does its sweetness compare to the white-fleshed type?A: The red-fleshed variety is consistently rated as sweeter and more flavorful than the common white-fleshed dragon fruit.
  • Q: Does it need a lot of water?A: As a cactus, it is drought-tolerant once established. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the main cause of failure in our climate.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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