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Quiabentia verticillata
Also Known As
- Pereskia pflanzii
- Pereskia verticillata
- Quiabentia chacoensis
- Quiabentia pereziensis
- Quiabentia pflanzii
- Quiabentia
Plant type
tree, shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'-50'
- W: 6'-40'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Quiabentia verticillata plant details
Quiabentia verticillata is a deciduous cactus / succulent, shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Quiabentia verticillata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or tree
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 40 FT - wide, 4 FT - 50 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Quiabentia verticillata
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
S. American shrubby trees in the Opuntioideae Subfamily to 50 ft. tall
By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Quiabentia verticillata
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- red
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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