Asunta 5 Patricia is a white-fleshed dragon fruit (pitaya) cultivar of Selenicereus undatus that needs a different variety nearby to set fruit. It flowers May–July and fruit ripens 30-35 days after flowering.
- Flesh colourWhite
- PollinationNeeds cross-pollination
- FloweringMay–July
- Bud to flower~25 daysTypical for dragon fruit
- Harvest30-35 days after flowering
What Tendra growers see
3 Tendra growers track 3 plants of Asunta 5 Patricia, making it #16 of 90 cultivars among Tendra dragon fruit growers.
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Distinguishing features
The Asunta 5 Patricia is a rare dragon fruit hybrid with yellow skin and white flesh. It was created by breeder Edgar Valdivia by crossing Tricia and Asunta 4. With its rare yellow skin, and stunningly colored flowers on strong branches, this one-of-a-kind variety is a must-have for fruit enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Fruit and flavor
The Asunta 5 Patricia fruit has a sweet, complex flavor profile with notes of star apple and pear, a unique flavor twist, and a firm texture Complex taste with notes of melon, pear, and star apple.