Physical Graffiti is a pink-fleshed, 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 colourPink
- Brix17-19° · sweet
- PollinationNeeds cross-pollination
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower24.5 daysGrower average, 4 logged buds
- Harvest30-35 days after flowering
What Tendra growers see
11 Tendra growers track 11 plants of Physical Graffiti, making it #3 of 90 cultivars among Tendra dragon fruit growers.
So far they have logged 31 buds, 22 blooms and 2 harvests.
On average, buds take about 24.5 days to open (4 logged buds).
Logged blooms by month: June (3), July (4), August (7), September (7), October (1). Peak bloom is in August.
See the full Physical Graffiti grow stats. Numbers update as growers log more.
Distinguishing features
Physical Graffiti is a large-fruited hybrid bred by Paul Thomson, known for its vigorous growth and status as a benchmark variety among home growers.
Fruit and flavor
Large fruit, often over 1 lb, with bright pink-red skin, medium green bracts, and deep magenta flesh. Sweet and mildly tropical with a classic berry profile.