American Beauty Dragon Fruit

American Beauty is a named Hylocereus guatemalensis selection, not a generic white-fleshed pitaya. UC Cooperative Extension describes round, medium fruit with fuchsia flesh and reddish-green skin, and notes that the selection’s parentage is unknown. Its small flowers are white, and its dark-green stems have three defined ridges. [UC Cooperative Extension](https://ucanr.edu/site/san-diego-county-small-farms/hylocereus-guatemalensis-american-beauty) ## Placement Grow it in a warm site with bright light and a sturdy trellis. Published advice differs on exposure: the UC profile says American Beauty can struggle in full sun and does best in a protected environment, while the product listing recommends full sun in warm climates. Acclimate it gradually and provide shelter if stems show sun stress. [UC Cooperative Extension](https://ucanr.edu/site/san-diego-county-small-farms/hylocereus-guatemalensis-american-beauty), [Trees.com](https://www.trees.com/products/american-beauty-dragon-fruit) ## Fruit and season The UC profile reports fruit around 380 g, a thin rind, and soft, juicy pulp; its Southern California harvest runs from June through November. The fruit’s bright interior and reddish-green skin distinguish this selection from generic white-fleshed dragon fruit. [UC Cooperative Extension](https://ucanr.edu/site/san-diego-county-small-farms/hylocereus-guatemalensis-american-beauty) ## Maintenance Use well-drained soil, water periodically from flowering through harvest, and keep growth trained to its support. The UC profile describes the stems as brittle and recommends pruning; UF/IFAS advises removing crowded growth and avoiding waterlogged soil. Outdoor growing is listed for zones 10–11, while a container can be moved indoors in colder climates. [UC Cooperative Extension](https://ucanr.edu/site/san-diego-county-small-farms/hylocereus-guatemalensis-american-beauty), [UF/IFAS](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/HS303), [Trees.com](https://www.trees.com/products/american-beauty-dragon-fruit)