Fruit Punch Dragon Fruit is a specific dragon fruit cultivar referred to by growers as 'Punch' is also known as Paul Thomson's #3.5S, which has a reputation for a strong, distinctive flavor reminiscent of fruit punch. It is not a commercially common variety.
Origins: This specific variety originated as a seedling (Paul Thomson's #3.5S) that was later named 'Punch' by a grower in California who found its taste to be like Hawaiian Punch.
Flavor Profile: The defining characteristic is its unique flavor, with some samples described as a "punch in the face" taste, a strong fruit punch or a blend of strawberry and cherry.
Fruit Appearance: The fruit is red-fleshed and very attractive in appearance, though specific details on external skin color and fin shape are less documented than its taste.
Growth & Production: It is a vigorous grower and relatively hardy, but some growers have noted that it can be less productive or have a "shy" production of fruit.
Pollination: It may be self-sterile, requiring cross-pollination from a different variety to set fruit, though some reports are inconclusive.
