Dark Star
Sold by Shulman Dragon Fruit Orchard
Moorpark, CA, US
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EachSelf-Sterile — needs a different dragon fruit variety nearby as a cross-pollinizer to set fruit
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Dark Star (also known as 9S) is a Paul Thomson hybrid with dark pink skin, long skinny fins, and magenta, grape-like flesh. It’s self-sterile and needs cross-pollination from a compatible variety.
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Store: Shulman Dragon Fruit Orchard • Moorpark, CA, US
Dark Star, also known as 9S, is a popular self-sterile hybrid created by Paul Thomson. It’s known for its attractive dark pink skin with long, skinny fins and vibrant magenta, sweet grape-like flesh – delicious served chilled.
Fruit Profile
- Skin: Dark pink/red with distinctive long, green-tipped bracts (fins).
- Flesh: Magenta/purple and juicy.
- Flavor: Mild, sweet, and tangy with a grape-like taste.
- Size: Medium to large, often 0.75 to 1.5 pounds.
Plant Characteristics
- Pollination: Self-sterile – needs compatible pollen from another variety (such as Cosmic Charlie or Physical Graffiti) to set fruit.
- Growth: A fast grower that thrives on a trellis or totem; prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining, compost-rich soil.
- Harvest Tip: Avoid watering for a couple of days before harvest to improve flavor.
Growing conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Water when the top inch of soil dries — dragon fruit is drought-tolerant and dislikes soggy roots. Hardy outdoors in USDA zones 9–11, or grow it in a pot or greenhouse and bring it inside when temperatures drop below 32°F.
Additional information
| Square Variation | Size 16-23" cutting, Size 11-15" cutting, Size 24-32" cutting, Rooted Plant 2-3' tall, Rooted Plant 3-4' tall |
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| Pollination | Self-Sterile (needs a cross-pollinizer) |
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