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    • Photo of Pereskia aculeata 'Godseffiana' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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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

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A vining leafy cactus that is not succulent. Likes sun and heat. Leaves of green to goldish yellow with peach tones highlight the white fragrant rose-like flowers that are produced all summer. Great for patio containers and may be grown year round in temperate areas. Also may be known as "Lemon Vine" or "Yellow Rose Cactus"

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Pereskia aculeata 'Godseffiana' plant

    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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    Pereskia aculeata 'Lime Glow'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Vine

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pereskia aculeata 'Lime Glow' foliage by plant lust
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    Pereskia horrida

    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
    Photo of Pereskia horrida close-up, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Pereskia aculeata var. rubescens

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    Plant Type

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    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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    Austrocylindropuntia subulata

    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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    Pereskia grandifolia

    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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