Zamorano
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…
Price range: $24.20 through $33.00
EachSelf-Sterile — needs a different dragon fruit variety nearby as a cross-pollinizer to set fruit
Sizes are seller-defined but must include exact measurements.
Zamorano is a self-fertile, red-fleshed variety collected from an agricultural university in Honduras, valued for early blooming and as a reliable pollen source. Flavor leans sweet and mild, with notes of red plum and blood orange.
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Store: Shulman Dragon Fruit Orchard • Moorpark, CA, US
The Zamorano dragon fruit (Selenicereus polyrhizus, formerly Hylocereus polyrhizus) is a self-fertile, red-fleshed variety originally collected from an agricultural university in Honduras. It’s highly regarded by growers for its early blooming season and its role as a reliable pollen source.
Fruit Profile
- Appearance: Red skin with dark green or maroon fins surrounding deep crimson-red flesh.
- Size: Small to medium, typically 0.5 to 1.0 pound.
- Flavor: Sweet and mild, with some tasters noting red plum with a subtle hint of blood orange.
Plant Characteristics
- Growth: A vining cactus with dark green, three-sided stems and medium-sized spines; grows slowly at first but accelerates with maturity.
- Flowers: Massive, night-blooming white flowers exceeding 14 inches in diameter, opening a few hours after sunset and closing at sunrise.
- Pollination: Self-fertile – sets fruit without another variety nearby, though hand-pollination can produce larger fruit.
- Climate: Suited to USDA Zones 9a-11; protect or bring indoors below 40F.
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 |
|---|---|
| Pollination | Self-Sterile (needs a cross-pollinizer) |
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