Desert King
Sold by Shulman Dragon Fruit Orchard
Moorpark, CA, US
The Shulman Dragon Fruit Orchard is the unique orchard that offers lots of varieties of Dragon Fruit plants, cuttings and…
$60.50
Per CuttingSelf-Sterile — needs a different dragon fruit variety nearby as a cross-pollinizer to set fruit
2 in stock
Delivery details
Verified farm profile
Transparent shipping coverage
Buyer protection support for eligible claims
Product Details
Store: Shulman Dragon Fruit Orchard • Moorpark, CA, US
The Desert King dragon fruit is a popular, sweet hybrid known for its vibrant red or magenta flesh, sweet berry-like flavor with hints of grape or tropical fruit, and often its ability to produce fruit in the off-season. Developed in Israel, it's a self-fertile variety from the Hylocereus megalanthus family, prized by growers for its strong growth, reliability, and delicious taste, though different seedlings (like "Diego's Desert King") can have variations in fruit characteristics.
Key Characteristics
- Skin: Red or sometimes orange.
- Flesh: Red, magenta, or purple, depending on the specific seedling/clone.
- Flavor: Very sweet, often compared to Muscat grapes, berries, or tropical fruits, with good sugar content (Brix levels often 20+).
- Growth: Vigorous, reliable, and productive, tolerating cooler weather better than some other varieties.
- Fertility: Self-fertile, meaning it doesn't need another variety for pollination.
- Origin: Bred in Israel, with popular seedlings like "Diego's Desert King" emerging from the U.S. community.
Additional information
| Fruit Color | Magenta Flesh |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Cutting, Dragon Fruit Plant |
| Pollination | Self-Sterile (needs a cross-pollinizer) |