Pereskiopsis diguetii
Also Known As
- Opuntia spathulata
- Pereskia higuerana
- Pereskia spathulata
- Pereskiopsis spathulata
- Rhodocactus higueranus
- Patilón
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3'-8'
- W: 3'-8'
planting zones
- 10b-11
Pereskiopsis diguetii plant details
Pereskiopsis diguetii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pereskiopsis diguetii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pereskiopsis diguetii
- USDA Zones: 10b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Pereskiopsis diguetii plant
How to Grow Pereskiopsis diguetii
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka 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
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 30'
Width: 10'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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