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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

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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

Tree to 30ft. elliptical leaves and long thin spines, yellow/orange flowers. Mist in summer.

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

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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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aka Cactus horridus, Pereskia humboldtii, Pereskia vargasii, Rhodocactus horridus

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 10'-32'

Width: 8'-25'

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
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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
Photo of Pereskia aculeata var. rubescens foliage by Karl Gercens III
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aka Austrocylindropuntia exaltata, Cylindropuntia exaltata, Cylindropuntia subulata, Maihueniopsis exaltata, Maihueniopsis subulata, Opuntia exaltata, Opuntia segethii, Opuntia subulata, Pereskia subulata, Cane Cholla, Eve's Needle Cactus, Eve's Pin Cactus

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 13'

Width: 10'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
Photo of Austrocylindropuntia subulata flower by Cactus Jungle
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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
Photo of Pereskia grandifolia flower by Almost Eden
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