Taiwan Jelly is another red variant. Also good growth, firm red. The great part of all of these Taiwanese Commercially grown Varieties is that they're all self fertile and self pollinating and It yields delicious fruit with a distinct Taiwanese flavor.
Characteristics
Stem growth
- Type: The stems are triangular, fleshy, and green.
- Growth habit: The plant is a fast-growing, perennial vine that uses aerial roots to climb on support structures.
- Length: Stems can reach lengths of up to 6 feet.
- Features: The stems have wavy ribs and areoles, from which spines and flowers emerge.
Characteristics
- Stem spines: Stems may have 1–3 small spines or be spineless.
- Fruit:
- Appearance: The fruit is medium to large, with a typically bicolored peel and a sweet and slightly tart taste.
- Production: After the plant matures, it becomes a high producer of fruit.
- Pollination: The Taiwan Jelly is self-fertile and will set its own fruit.
- Areoles: The areoles are specialized structures on the stem where spines, flowers, and new stems develop.
- Flowering: The plant can produce multiple flowering flushes per year in a tropical climate.
- Maturity: It takes 3-4 years for the plant to mature to the point of producing flowers and fruit.
- Flesh Color: The flesh color is often a deep, vibrant red
- Taste Profile: They are typically sweet with low acidity, often described as having a cherry-like or mild grape flavor, and a high Brix (sugar content) level, sometimes exceeding 20.
- Texture: The flesh is usually firm, crisp, and juicy.
- Size: The fruit can grow to be very large
- Self-Pollination: Many of these Taiwanese varieties are self-fertile and self-pollinating, which is an advantageous trait for growers as it can ensure better fruit set and size without manual cross-pollination.




















