[header] How to tell if a dragon fruit is ripe [title] Look for dragon fruit that is red or yellow in color. [step] When a dragon fruit is not ripe it will be green in color. As the fruit matures and ripens, the outer skin color changes to red or yellow, depending on the variety. 
[substeps] When ripe the outer skin should be bright and even-colored. If the fruit has a lot of dark blotches on the skin, similar to bruises on an apple, then it may be overripe.