AX is a red-fleshed, moderately sweet dragon fruit (pitaya) cultivar of Selenicereus undatus that needs a different variety nearby to set fruit. It flowers May–September and fruit ripens 30-35 days after flowering.
- Flesh colourRed
- Brix16-18° · moderately sweet
- PollinationNeeds cross-pollination
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower~25 daysTypical for dragon fruit
- Harvest30-35 days after flowering
What Tendra growers see
3 Tendra growers track 3 plants of AX, making it #16 of 90 cultivars among Tendra dragon fruit growers.
So far they have logged 3 buds, 4 blooms and 2 harvests.
Logged blooms by month: August (2), October (2). Peak bloom is in August.
See the full AX grow stats. Numbers update as growers log more.
Distinguishing features
Experimental hybrid from Southeast Asia. Pink flesh, unique tangy-sweet profile. Compact growth habit. Weakness: inconsistent fruit size. Still being evaluated for commercial potential.
Fruit and flavor
Dragon fruit with red flesh. Sugar content (Brix): 16-18. Harvest when skin color changes and fruit gives slightly to pressure.