Mixuan is a red-fleshed, 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 colourRed
- Brix17-19° · 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 Mixuan, making it #46 of 90 cultivars among Tendra dragon fruit growers.
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Distinguishing features
Mi Xuan (蜜玄龍) dragon fruit, also known as Honey Xuan, is a high-quality red-fleshed pitaya variety from China and Taiwan, prized for its high Brix (sweetness), aromatic flavor, crisp texture, and excellent disease/heat resistance. It is a champion variety in Taiwan, self-pollinating, with robust growth and high yields of large, round fruits that are resistant to cracking.
Fruit and flavor
Aromatic, red, with a refreshing, slightly crisp texture and outstanding sweetness.