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Pereskia portulacifolia
Also Known As
- Camelia Roja
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Pereskia portulacifolia plant details
Pereskia portulacifolia is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pereskia portulacifolia
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pereskia portulacifolia
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Pereskia portulacifolia plant
How to Grow Pereskia portulacifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 20'-30'
Width: 5'-20'
- bright shade
- even moisture
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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
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Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-20'
Width: 3'-10'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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