Enigma is a red-fleshed, sweet dragon fruit (pitaya) cultivar of Selenicereus undatus that sets fruit without a second variety. It flowers August–September and fruit ripens 60-90 days after flowering.
- Flesh colourRed
- Brix17-20° · sweet
- PollinationSelf-fertile
- FloweringAugust–September
- Bud to flower~25 daysTypical for dragon fruit
- Harvest60-90 days after flowering
What Tendra growers see
3 Tendra growers track 4 plants of Enigma, making it #11 of 90 cultivars among Tendra dragon fruit growers.
So far they have logged 6 buds, 4 blooms and 0 harvests.
Logged blooms by month: October (4). Peak bloom is in October.
See the full Enigma grow stats. Numbers update as growers log more.
Distinguishing features
Enigma dragon fruit is a hybridized variety with a strong, firm, deep red flesh that tastes uniquely like cherry. It was hybridized in Southern California. It is a winter-blooming variety and is known for its attractive, flower-like appearance with fins curling backward
Fruit and flavor
Known for its firm texture and high sweetness A prominent and unique cherry flavor with pleasant tartness and sweetness.