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Pereskia aculeata var. rubescens
Also Known As
- 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
size
- H: 20'-30'
- W: 5'-20'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Pereskia aculeata var. rubescens plant details
Pereskia aculeata var. rubescens is a deciduous cactus / succulent, shrub or vine with gold, green and red foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Grows well with bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pereskia aculeata var. rubescens
- Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or vine
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: deciduous gold, green and red
- Mature size: 5 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, spiky, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pereskia aculeata var. rubescens
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Pereskia aculeata var. rubescens
Gardening facts about Pereskia aculeata var. rubescens plant
How to Grow Pereskia aculeata var. rubescens
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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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