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Pereskia horrida
Also Known As
- Cactus horridus
- Pereskia humboldtii
- Pereskia vargasii
- Rhodocactus horridus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 10'-32'
- W: 8'-25'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Pereskia horrida plant details
Pereskia horrida is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pereskia horrida
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 8 FT - 25 FT - wide, 10 FT - 32 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pereskia horrida
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Garden photo gallery of Pereskia horrida
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Pereskia horrida plant
How to Grow Pereskia horrida
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Pereskia for your garden
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Cactus pereskia, Pereskia acardia, Pereskia aculeata var. godseffiana, Pereskia aculeata var. rubescens, Pereskia godseffiana, Pereskia longispina, Pereskia pereskia, Pereskia rubescens, Pereskia undulata, Barbados Gooseberry, Tsunya
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 20'-30'
Width: 5'-20'
- bright shade
- even moisture
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
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
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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