Yellow Dragon Fruit

Dragon Fruit ‘Yellow’ (Selenicereus megalanthus)

Description:
The Yellow Dragon Fruit is highly sought after for its deliciously sweet flavor — considered the sweetest of all dragon fruits. This South American native produces yellow-skinned fruits with translucent white flesh and tiny edible seeds. The cactus vine is easy to grow and produces beautiful night-blooming flowers.

Days to Fruit:
Expect fruit in 1–2 years with ideal growing conditions.

How to Care for in Texas:
Plant in well-drained sandy soil in full sun to part shade. It’s more sensitive to cold, so it’s best suited for USDA Zones 10–11 or container growing in cooler zones. Provide a trellis for climbing. Water when dry and avoid waterlogging. Plant in spring or early fall for best establishment.

Why Choose This Dragon Fruit:
Compared to red or white varieties, the Yellow Dragon Fruit is prized for its intensely sweet, tropical flavor and thinner skin that peels easily. It’s a delicacy that’s hard to find fresh in stores.

Uses & Taste:
Delicious eaten fresh, added to fruit salads, or blended into sweet tropical smoothies. The taste is ultra-sweet, floral, and juicy — similar to a cross between a pear and honey.

Country of Origin:
Native to South America, especially Colombia and Ecuador.

USDA Zones:
Zones 9–11.