Natural Mystic is a red-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 colourRed
- Brix16-18° · moderately sweet
- PollinationSelf-fertile
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower~25 daysTypical for dragon fruit
- Harvest30-35 days after floweringGrowers report 46.9 days (3 logged harvests)
What growers see
Tendra growers logging Natural Mystic report that fruit is ready about 46.9 days after the flower (3 logged harvests). Averages update as more bud logs come in. See the Natural Mystic grow stats.
Distinguishing features
Naturally occurring hybrid found in Jamaica. Pink flesh with tropical complexity. Reggae-inspired name. Adapted to Caribbean. Weakness: slow to establish. Bob Marley song reference.
Fruit and flavor
Dragon fruit with red flesh. Sugar content (Brix): 16-18. Harvest when skin color changes and fruit gives slightly to pressure.
Growing Natural Mystic? Log blooms and harvests and compare with other growers in the Tendra app, or see the community grow stats.