Mexicana is a white-fleshed, moderately sweet dragon fruit (pitaya) cultivar of Selenicereus undatus that sets fruit without a second variety. It flowers May–September and fruit ripens 30-35 days after flowering.
- Flesh colourWhite
- Brix15-17° · moderately sweet
- PollinationSelf-fertile
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower~25 daysTypical for dragon fruit
- Harvest30-35 days after flowering
What Tendra growers see
1 Tendra grower tracks 1 plant of Mexicana, making it #46 of 90 cultivars among Tendra dragon fruit growers.
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Distinguishing features
Traditional Mexican variety. White flesh with authentic flavor. Foundation of Mexican cultivation. Heat and drought tolerant. Weakness: being replaced by modern varieties.
Fruit and flavor
Pleasant, mildly sweet flavor with a touch of acidity, often described as similar to kiwi and pear
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