Photo by Cactus Jungle
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Pereskia lychnidiflora
Also Known As
- Opuntia golziana
- Opuntia pititache
- Pereskia autumnalis
- Pereskia calandriniaefolia
- Pereskia conzattii
- Pereskia nicoyana
- Pereskia opuntiflora
- Pereskia pititache
- Pereskiopsis autumnalis
- Pereskiopsis opuntiflora
- Pereskiopsis pititache
- Rhodocactus autumnalis
- Rhodocactus conzattii
- Rhodocactus lychnidiflorus
- Rhodocactus nicoyanus
- Manzanote
Plant type
tree, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 30'
- W: 10'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Pereskia lychnidiflora plant details
Pereskia lychnidiflora is a deciduous cactus / succulent or tree with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pereskia lychnidiflora
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 0 - 10 FT - wide, 0 - 30 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pereskia lychnidiflora
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Pereskia lychnidiflora plant
How to Grow Pereskia lychnidiflora
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 10'-32'
Width: 8'-25'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 13'
Width: 10'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Cactus pereskia, Pereskia acardia, Pereskia aculeata var. godseffiana, Pereskia aculeata var. rubescens, Pereskia godseffiana, Pereskia longispina, Pereskia pereskia, Pereskia rubescens, Pereskia undulata, Barbados Gooseberry, Tsunya
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 20'-30'
Width: 5'-20'
- bright shade
- even moisture
aka Cactus grandifolius, Pereskia grandiflora, Pereskia grandifolia var. grandifolia, Pereskia rosea, Pereskia tampicana, Rhodocactus grandifolius, Rhodocactus tampicanus, Rhodocactus tampicanus, Ora Pro Nobis, Pray-For-Us, Rose Cactus, Wax Rose
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-20'
Width: 3'-10'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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