American Beauty is a magenta-fleshed, sweet dragon fruit (pitaya) cultivar of Selenicereus undatus that sets fruit without a second variety. It flowers May–September and fruit ripens 30-35 days after flowering.
- Flesh colourMagenta
- Brix17-19° · sweet
- PollinationSelf-fertile
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower22.4 daysGrower average, 3 logged buds
- Harvest30-35 days after floweringGrowers report 36.9 days (2 logged harvests)
What growers see
Tendra growers logging American Beauty report that buds take about 22.4 days to open (3 logged buds), and fruit is ready about 36.9 days after the flower (2 logged harvests). Averages update as more bud logs come in. See the American Beauty grow stats.
Distinguishing features
California-bred hybrid with intense magenta flesh, 1-2 lb fruits. It's a reliable, heavy producer with an attractive deep-pink skin and short green bracts, making it one of the more popular varieties for both home growers and markets. Weakness: susceptible to overwatering
Fruit and flavor
Dragon fruit with magenta flesh. Extra sweet, mild acidity. Smooth berry-like flavor