Leuenbergeria bleo (Rose cactus)
Leuenbergeria bleo (Rose cactus) flower with petals open wide, surrounded by wet green foliage.
Botanical names: Leuenbergeria bleo, Pereskia bleo, Pereskia corrugata
Common names: Rose cactus, Wax rose, Perescia
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Tropical America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Pink; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorns: Thorny or spiny
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsIt 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 creamy orange to pinkish flowers followed by funny yellow fruit (see pics). Pereskia likes full sun and dry conditions. Propagation is by means of cuttings. See Cacti page info
Similar plants: Leuenbergeria bleo (Rose cactus)
Leuenbergeria bleo (Rose cactus) yellow fruit growing on thick woody stems with waxy skin.
Leuenbergeria bleo (Rose cactus) yellow fruit hanging on a thorny branch with green stems nearby
Leuenbergeria bleo (Rose cactus) with vibrant orange flower amidst dense green foliage branches.
Leuenbergeria bleo (Rose cactus) yellow fruit hanging on a slender green stem in natural light.
Leuenbergeria bleo (Rose cactus) showing numerous round yellow fruits hanging on slender brown woody branches.
Leuenbergeria bleo (Rose cactus) sliced yellow fruit with dark seeds exposed for clear observation.
Leuenbergeria bleo (Rose cactus) orange flower sits among smooth green leaves with a centered stamen.
Leuenbergeria bleo (Rose cactus) flower with orange pink petals and broad green waxy leaves.
Leuenbergeria bleo shrub with orange flower clusters nestled among dense green leaves
Leuenbergeria bleo (Rose cactus) orange yellow fruit hanging on thin thorny wooden plant branches.
Leuenbergeria bleo (Rose cactus) yellow fruit growing along long green stem among pointed leaves
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/pereskia_bleo.htm