White Saphire 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 2 plants of White Saphire, making it #29 of 90 cultivars among Tendra dragon fruit growers.
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Distinguishing features
Premium white with crystalline flesh appearance. Exceptional sweetness and texture. Jewel-like when cut. Top-tier prices. From specialized breeding program.
Fruit and flavor
Dragon fruit with white flesh. Sugar content (Brix): 15-17. Harvest when skin color changes and fruit gives slightly to pressure.
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