Lisa

Description

Lisa Dragon Fruit Cutting (Israeli Hybrid)

Product Summary: Premium, farm-fresh Lisa dragon fruit cuttings sourced directly from our San Diego grow fields. Developed in Israel by world-renowned agricultural researchers, this exceptional commercial-grade hybrid is highly celebrated by rare fruit enthusiasts for its extreme environmental resilience and outstanding fruit quality. It produces medium-to-large fruit with a striking deep red-purple flesh that carries an elite, intensely sweet flavor profile with distinct dark berry notes. A magnificent, climate-tested choice for backyard orchards and rare fruit collectors.

Quick Specifications

• Variety: Lisa (Israeli Hybrid)
• Product Type: Live unrooted plant cutting
• Cutting Size: 8 to 12 inches (thick, mature wood selected from healthy, robust segments)
• Flesh Color: Vibrant, deep crimson to rich dark red-purple pulp
• Flavor Profile: Luxuriously sweet and dense; carries a complex dark berry and grape flavor profile highlighted by an exceptionally smooth texture
• Average Brix (Sweetness): 17 – 19+ (Consistently sweet with an excellent, firm, and high-quality fruit texture)
• Growth Habit: Features distinctly thick, robust, three-sided dark green stems with beautifully scalloped edges that establish aggressively
• Pollination Status: Self-pollinating / Self-fertile (Reliably sets fruit naturally on its own without requiring manual hand-pollination or a companion variety)

Growing Requirements & Care Fit

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9b – 11 (Highly climate-resilient; possesses excellent natural tolerance to both intense summer heat and brief winter cold snaps)
• Sun Exposure: Full sun (Thrives and grows exceptionally well in direct outdoor Southern California sunlight)
• Soil Preference: Highly porous, fast-draining cactus, succulent, or sandy potting mix enriched with premium organic matter
• Watering: Low to moderate. Allow the soil medium to dry out completely between thorough, deep waterings to preserve stem and root health.
• Trellising: Requires a sturdy, heavy-duty post or trellis framework to support its vigorous climbing habit and heavy, mature branches.

Planting & Rooting Instructions

1. Callousing Check: Our premium cuttings are shipped pre-calloused and ready to plant immediately. If the cut end appears fresh upon arrival, leave it in a cool, dry, shaded spot for 3 to 5 days to form a hard protective callous layer.
2. Potting Up: Insert the calloused end roughly 2 inches deep into a fast-draining succulent soil mix. Secure the upright cutting to a small stake to keep it completely stable during rooting.
3. Root Development Phase: Place the container in bright, indirect sunlight. Keep watering to a strict minimum—only lightly dampening or misting the topsoil surface—until roots fully establish (typically 3 to 4 weeks) to guard against fungal rot.
4. Sun Transition: As soon as a strong root system develops and vibrant new growth tips emerge, gradually transition the plant into full outdoor sunlight over 7 to 10 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lisa dragon fruit taste like?

The Lisa variety features a superb, gourmet flavor profile. It delivers a deeply sweet, rich berry flavor with subtle grape undertones, backed by a firm, satisfying texture and a pleasant, refreshing finish.

Is Lisa dragon fruit self-fertile?

Yes. Lisa is 100% self-fertile and self-pollinating. Its large, beautiful white flowers naturally set heavy fruit on their own without requiring manual cross-pollination or a separate companion variety.

Where did the Lisa variety originate?

This premium variety was hybridized and bred in Israel by agricultural scientists at Ben-Gurion University, who selected it specifically for its commercial market appeal, heavy crop yields, and superior heat tolerance.