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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

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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

Cannot handle our harsh afternoon sun. Needs protection in Winter. Light shade. Red Flowers, Indoor/Outdoor (Patio).

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

See other plant types of Pereskiopsis for your garden

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
Photo of Pereskia lychnidiflora by Cactus Jungle
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