Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus)

Botanical names: Rhodocactus grandifolius, Pereskia grandifolia, Pereskia grandiflora

Common names: Rose Cactus, Wax Rose, Perescia, Bastard Rose

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Tropical America

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It is a member of the Cactus family and therefore has spiny stems. One of the most attractive for use in gardens, it can grow to 9Ft in height but can also be kept pruned into a bushy shrub; it has woody stems, fleshy, pale green leaves, and clusters of bright pink flowers. Pereskia likes full sun and dry conditions. Propagation is by means of cuttings. See Cacti page info

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