Rosa dragon fruit

Rosa dragon fruit dragon fruit

Rosa (H. polyrhizus hybrid) – red-fleshed fruit with an average taste and size and a thick, red rind.

Description

Rosa Dragon Fruit is a type of the species polyrhizus, which is in the genus Hylocereus. This type is a Dragon Fruit from Nicaragua. It has dark red flesh and red skin. It is one of five types that Nicaragua is known to grow commercially. The fruit tastes great and is sweet and savory at the same time. With an average weight of 1 pound and an average brix of 18. Like most fruits with red flesh, this one has a lot of antioxidants.

The Rosa pitaya variety has big flowers that smell nice. In South Louisiana, it usually takes 30 days for a flower bud to turn into a night-blooming flower, and then another 30 days to harvest. If you want fruit, you’ll need to find a pollinator from a different species because Rosa can’t make fruit on its own.

Genus: Hylocereus
Plant type: Cacti
Self-pollinating:Self-sterile
Outside color: Red
Pulp color: Dark red
Taste: Sweet
Outdoor: Zone 10-11
Patio: Zone 4a-11
Country of origin:Nicaragua
Exposure: Full sun to shade
Water: Little water
Soil: Rich organic matter plus sand
Flavor: 5 out of 5
Growth rate: 4 out of 5
Fruit production: 4 out of 5
Home planting: 3 out of 5
Commercial planting: 3 out of 5
Weather tolerance:3 out of 5

Grayish-green, medium-thickness stems. The stem has a gray coating that protects the plant from heat in the summer and cold in the winter. Areolas have 8–9 spines in a random pattern that are 4-6 mm long. Segment between areoles is 27.11 mm long and slightly convex. Large flowers with white petals, a yellow calyx with reddish edges, bright yellow anthers, and green lobes on the stigma.

According to a DNA test, Rosa, Lisa, and Cebra are all the same. This test also shows that it could be a Hylocereus costaricensis or a Hylocereus polyrhizus.

Plant facts

  • The fruit is round, medium-sized, and weighs 384 g. It has short, scattered bracts that look like rose petals when viewed from above. The skin and flesh are red, and the rind is thinner than in other Nicaraguan cultivars, which makes this cultivar more likely to crack when fully ripe;
  • ~16.05-18 Brix;
  • In Southern California, it takes 45 days from bloom to harvest;
  • Harvest time is late June to late December or January.
  • It can handle some cold and heat, grows well in full sun, and has good commercial potential.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Rosa pitahaya is a delicious and nutritious fruit that can be enjoyed by everyone. It is a great source of vitamins and minerals, and it is also low in calories. This fruit can be enjoyed fresh, or it can be used in a variety of recipes. So, go out and try this amazing fruit today!

Rosa ripe dragon fruit photo

FAQ

Is Rosa dragon fruit self-pollinating?
No, it isn't. For this variety to set fruit, it needs pollen from another variety that is compatible with it.
How long does dragon fruit take after flowering?
Once the flower is pollinated, the pitahaya grows at the flower's base. As the dragonfruit grows, the flower dies. From bud to flower, it takes about 21 days, and from flower to fruit, about 30 days.
What do I do with dragon fruit after flowering?
Growers actually pull the flowers off 3–4 days after they bloom to keep the flowers from going bad. If the flowers are not sick, they are used as mulch around the plants. If they are a little bit rotten, they move it far away from where the plants are growing.
How many dragon fruit can one plant produce?
Every 12 to 18 months, each pitaya plant will make 20 to 60 pounds of fruit.
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