Pereskia grandiflora syn. Cactus grandifolius
Rose Cactus
Pereskia grandiflora takes the form of a shrub or small tree up to 5m in height. It has a grayish-brown trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. The inflorescence develops at the ends of stems, usually with 10-15 flowers which are showy and rose-like. Semi hardy to -3°C. Deciduous below 4°C.
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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
Rose Cactus
Latin name
Pereskia grandiflora syn. Cactus grandifolius
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
1.50 M
5.00 M
Pereskia grandiflora syn. Cactus grandifolius
Pereskia grandiflora takes the form of a shrub or small tree up to 5m in height. It has a grayish-brown trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. The inflorescence develops at the ends of stems, usually with 10-15 flowers which are showy and rose-like. Semi hardy to -3°C. Deciduous below 4°C.
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.
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