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Pereskia aculeata 'Godseffiana'
Also Known As
- Barbados Gooseberry
- Lemon Vine
- Yellow Rose Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Pereskia aculeata 'Godseffiana' plant details
Pereskia aculeata 'Godseffiana' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with apricot, gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pereskia aculeata 'Godseffiana'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen apricot, gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, fragrant, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pereskia aculeata 'Godseffiana'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Pereskia aculeata 'Godseffiana'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- apricot
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- white
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
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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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, 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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