Pereskia Bleo
Orange Rose Cactus
Known by a variety of names, Orange Rose Cactus, Leaf Cactus, Wax Rose, Seven Star Needle. Pereskia bleo, Rhodocactus bleo, it sports bright orange double rose-like flowers with white stamens which are born in summer. Provide the Rose Cactus with a well-draining cactus like soil mix for the best results. Allow the soil to become moderately dry between waterings particularly when not in active growth in winter.
Contributed by @skellyshelly
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Rich and free draining
Common name
Orange Rose Cactus
Latin name
Pereskia Bleo
type
Cactus
family
Cactaceae
ph
6.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Rich and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
1.00 M
2.00 M
Pereskia Bleo
Known by a variety of names, Orange Rose Cactus, Leaf Cactus, Wax Rose, Seven Star Needle. Pereskia bleo, Rhodocactus bleo, it sports bright orange double rose-like flowers with white stamens which are born in summer. Provide the Rose Cactus with a well-draining cactus like soil mix for the best results. Allow the soil to become moderately dry between waterings particularly when not in active growth in winter.
Planting Outdoors Spring
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
The plant requires full sun or light shade (but withstand dense shade) and well drained soils, preferably rich neutral organic soils, but may tolerate acidic ones. Drought resistant. If planting as an indoor plant, it needs plenty of space. It is planted by simply pushing cuttings into the ground.
skellyshelly