Bruni is a white-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 40-50 days after flowering.
- Flesh colourWhite
- Brix15-17° · moderately sweet
- PollinationNeeds cross-pollination
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower25 days
- Harvest40-50 days after flowering
Distinguishing features
"Bruni" is a hybrid developed by German hybridizer Eckhard Meier. Requires cross-pollination with any different variety besides Connie Mayer & Kathy Van Arum these varieties are sisters to Bruni.
Fruit and flavor
Harvest when skin color changes and fruit gives slightly to pressure. Sweet and slightly tart flavor, often described as a mix of coconut, mango, and lychee, with hints of lemon or floral notes
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