Colombian Yellow is a white-fleshed, sweet dragon fruit (pitaya) cultivar of Selenicereus undatus that sets fruit without a second variety. It flowers May–September and fruit ripens 35 days after flowering.
- Flesh colourWhite
- Brix17-19° · sweet
- PollinationSelf-fertile
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower~25 daysTypical for dragon fruit
- Harvest35 days after flowering
What Tendra growers see
1 Tendra grower tracks 1 plant of Colombian Yellow, making it #46 of 90 cultivars among Tendra dragon fruit growers.
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Distinguishing features
True yellow species (S. megalanthus). White flesh, tropical flavor with hints of melon. Thorny stems. Takes 4-6 months fruit development. Weakness: very thorny, difficult to handle. Premium prices due to unique appearance.
Fruit and flavor
Dragon fruit with yellow flesh. Sugar content (Brix): 17-19. Harvest when skin color changes and fruit gives slightly to pressure.