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…
$66.55
Per CuttingSelf-Sterile — needs a different dragon fruit variety nearby as a cross-pollinizer to set fruit
Desert King is a self-fertile, Israeli-bred variety with red or magenta flesh, a sweet berry flavor reminiscent of Muscat grapes, and Brix often 20+. It’s known for occasionally fruiting off-season.
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Store: Shulman Dragon Fruit Orchard • Moorpark, CA, US
Desert King is a popular, sweet hybrid known for its vibrant red or magenta flesh and sweet, berry-like flavor with hints of grape or tropical fruit. Bred in Israel, it’s a self-fertile variety from the Hylocereus megalanthus family, valued for strong growth and reliability.
Fruit Profile
- Skin: Red, sometimes orange.
- Flesh: Red, magenta, or purple, depending on the specific seedling.
- Flavor: Very sweet, often compared to Muscat grapes, berries, or tropical fruit, with Brix often 20 or higher.
Plant Characteristics
- Growth: Vigorous, reliable, and productive; tolerates cooler weather better than many other varieties.
- Pollination: Self-fertile – doesn’t need another variety for pollination.
- Origin: Bred in Israel; popular seedlings like “Diego’s Desert King” have emerged from the U.S. growing community.
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
| Fruit Color | Magenta Flesh |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Cutting, Dragon Fruit Plant |
| Pollination | Self-Sterile (needs a cross-pollinizer) |
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