An important traditional cultivar. Origin: derived from a mutation of Singapore Spanish where the anthocyanins in all the organs are suppressed. Tree: vigorous; medium, 80-100 cm; leaves 35-70, uniformly green leaves and inflorescence while petals are pale yellow, 150 × 5 cm; leaves vary from completely spiny to very few spines, depending on clone; bracts of the peduncle and inflorescence bright red; produces 2-6 slips and many shoots; cultivated in South Asia, particularly in Malaysia, because it is well adapted to peat soils with high pH; tolerant to phytophthora rots; susceptible to bacterial fruit collapse caused by Erwinia chrysanthemi and nematodes; develops severe chlorosis in high manganese soils. Fruit: yellow; small, about 1.0 kg, but heavier in some locations; cylindrical; SS 10-12%; acidity low; taste poor, however juice is of good color and quality. Multiple crowns frequent.
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