Leuenbergeria portulacifolia (Pink Rose Cactus)
Leuenbergeria portulacifolia (Pink Rose Cactus) flower bud with petals nestled among rounded foliage.
Botanical names: Leuenbergeria portulacifolia, Pereskia portulacifolia
Common name: Pink Rose Cactus
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Hispaniola
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Pink
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorns: Thorny or spiny
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsRose Cactus are the only true cactus that have leaves. That being said, it also is very thorny. You forget about how spiny this plant is when you see the gorgeous hot pink flowers. The flowers are nice size and really pretty. It blooms a lot during the warmer weather in full sun. This plant does not like the cold and I would protect in when the weather starts to get in the 30's. This plant may drop all leaves in winter. This rose cactus can also be used to make a Bonsai Tree.
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https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/pereskia_portulacifolia.htm