{"product_id":"frankie-red-dragon-fruit-plant-celgen","title":"Celgen® Frankie’s Red Dragon Fruit Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelgen® Frankie’s Red Dragon Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare hybrid dragon fruit variety known for its attractive fruit colour, red flesh, sweet taste profile, and collector value. This variety is suitable for exotic fruit growers, terrace gardens, home gardens, and trial plantations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Parentage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrankie’s Red is reported as a Hawaiian-origin hybrid dragon fruit variety, also known as Orange Dwarf. It is commonly described as a hybrid between Selenicereus megalanthus and Selenicereus polyrhizus. This variety is also associated with hybridizer Edgar Valdivia in international dragon fruit collector references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Rare hybrid dragon fruit variety\u003cbr\u003e• Also known as Frankie’s Red \/ FR \/ Orange Dwarf\u003cbr\u003e• Reported Hawaiian-origin hybrid selection\u003cbr\u003e• Parentage reported as Selenicereus megalanthus × Selenicereus polyrhizus\u003cbr\u003e• Attractive red flesh fruit type\u003cbr\u003e• Fruit skin develops yellow to orange tones at maturity\u003cbr\u003e• Sweet flavour profile with collector value\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for collectors and exotic fruit growers\u003cbr\u003e• Can be grown in pots, terrace gardens, and field plantations\u003cbr\u003e• Strong support structure is required for proper growth\u003cbr\u003e• Hand pollination is recommended for better fruit setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit \u0026amp; Plant Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVariety Name: Frankie’s Red\u003cbr\u003eShort Name: FR\u003cbr\u003eOther Name: Orange Dwarf \/ Hawaiian type\u003cbr\u003eReported Origin: Hawaii\u003cbr\u003eReported Parentage: Selenicereus megalanthus × Selenicereus polyrhizus\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Dragon Fruit \/ Pitaya Cactus\u003cbr\u003eFlesh Colour: Red with lighter centre highlights\u003cbr\u003eSkin Colour: Green to yellow-orange during maturity\u003cbr\u003eFruit Size: Small to medium type\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Habit: Climbing cactus\u003cbr\u003eStem Character: Narrow, three-sided stems with small spines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reported self-fertile, but hand pollination is recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use\u003c\/strong\u003e: Home garden, terrace garden, collector variety, exotic fruit plantation, trial plantation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant the sapling in a sunny location with good air movement. Use well-drained soil or potting media and avoid waterlogging. Dragon fruit plants grow as climbing cactus vines, so they require a strong pole or trellis support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor better growth and flowering, provide full sunlight, proper support, balanced nutrition, and controlled irrigation. During flowering and fruiting stage, potassium and calcium-based nutrition can support better fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand pollination is recommended during flowering for better fruit setting. Planting more than one compatible dragon fruit variety nearby may also improve fruit setting, fruit size, and fruit quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruit size, colour, sweetness, yield, and fruiting time may vary depending on climate, plant age, nutrition, pollination, and cultivation practices. Variety information is provided based on source identity, nursery observation, and available cultivar references.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CELGEN biotech","offers":[{"title":"4 Plants Box","offer_id":49158468075762,"sku":null,"price":3989.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/2854\/4754\/files\/IMG-4937.jpg?v=1778224385","url":"https:\/\/celgenbiotech.com\/products\/frankie-red-dragon-fruit-plant-celgen","provider":"CELGEN biotech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}