David Bowie 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 30-35 days after flowering.
- Flesh colourWhite
- Brix16-18° · moderately sweet
- PollinationNeeds cross-pollination
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower~25 daysTypical for dragon fruit
- Harvest30-35 days after flowering
Distinguishing features
Striking variety with color-changing skin (green to hot pink). White flesh, artistic appeal. Conversation piece for gardens. Weakness: more ornamental than productive. Named for the legendary musician.
Fruit and flavor
Dragon fruit with white flesh. Sugar content (Brix): 16-18. Harvest when skin color changes and fruit gives slightly to pressure.
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