Pereskia aculeata 'Godseffiana' (Lemon Vine)
Botanical name: Pereskia aculeata
Common names: Lemon Vine, Tsunya, Golden Barbados Gooseberry, Variegated Pereskia, Variegated Leaf Cactus
Cultivar: Godseffiana
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Caribbean and South America, escaped in Central America to Florida
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: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliage
Thorns: Thorny or spinyA unique cactus with leaves, climbing shrub with a tendency to vine, it bears spines in pairs or trios. Leaves are bright - multi-colored with golden hues, may turn variegated with shades of yellow, orange, red, green and white, but the pattern is unpredictable. Grows up to 20 feet tall (6 m), 1 to 3 short hooked spines, sometimes longer straight spines on older stems. Enjoys some humidity in the air. Needs good drainage, but the soil should stay moist in summer. Keep drier in winter. Very ornamental and unusual.
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