What is the difference between bird's nest fruit and dragon fruit
Let me tell you about the differences between bird's nest fruit and dragon fruit in terms of floral knowledge, followed by a detailed sharing.
What is the difference between bird's nest fruit and dragon fruit
Bird's nest fruit, also known as yellow dragon fruit, is native to Central America, and like dragon fruit, it belongs to the cactus family. The sugar content in bird's nest fruit is also very high, with a tested sugar level of 20.0%, while the sugar content in red flesh dragon fruit is 15.4%. Additionally, the taste and texture of bird's nest fruit are different from those of dragon fruit, with the flesh of bird's nest fruit being softer.
What is bird's nest fruit
Everyone has seen dragon fruit, but do you know what bird's nest fruit is? Speaking of bird's nest fruit, some people may be aware of it, while others may find it relatively unfamiliar.
It is called bird's nest fruit not only because it has a low yield and is as rare and expensive as bird's nest, selling for几十块钱 each.
Bird's nest fruit is native to the high mountain areas of countries such as Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia. The local altitude is between 800 to 2000 meters, with abundant sunshine, mild climate, significant temperature difference between day and night, and high humidity.
Judging from the climatic and environmental conditions of the area where bird's nest fruit is native, it actually has a significant difference in distribution compared to nightshade and dragon fruit.
Differences between bird's nest fruit and dragon fruit
1. Similar in appearance, not much difference
The difference between bird's nest fruit and dragon fruit is not significant, and they look very similar, except that bird's nest fruit has many small spines on its surface.
Therefore, we need to be careful when holding or cutting bird's nest fruit, and we can also pull out the spines in advance to prevent them from piercing our hands.
2. Different taste and texture
The taste and texture of bird's nest fruit are different from those of dragon fruit, with the flesh of bird's nest fruit being softer, which is why it is said to have a bird's nest-like texture.
3. Different prices
Bird's nest fruit is also very expensive, not comparable to dragon fruit, with one piece costing about 60 yuan.
4. Sugar content
The sugar content in bird's nest fruit is also very high, with a tested sugar level of 20.0%, which is almost the same as that of bananas.
The sugar content in red flesh dragon fruit is 15.4%, while the lowest sugar content in white flesh dragon fruit is only 12.0%.
Brazilian red bird's nest fruit
Today, I will introduce a variety of bird's nest fruit: Brazilian red bird's nest. This variety is cross-pollinated, with single fruit weighing 100-150g, and the taste is better than that of yellow bird's nest.
Moreover, the sweetness of Brazilian red bird's nest fruit is around 24 degrees, it takes 70 days from flowering to maturity, and the time will be longer if the temperature is low, with a relatively low yield. However, it is not suitable for large-scale planting, but it can be used as a premium or gift fruit.
The above introduction on the differences between bird's nest fruit and dragon fruit is a comprehensive method explanation, hoping to solve your problems with green plants.