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 Plant Hardiness Zone Map
A 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.
Similar plants: Pereskia aculeata 'Godseffiana' (Lemon Vine)
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Lemon Vine, Tsunya, Perescia - beautiful ornamental low growing shrub with bright leaves - multi-colored with golden hues, may turn variegated with shades of yellow, orange, red, green and white, but the pattern is unpredictable. Drought tolerant. A unique cactus with leaves, climbing shrub with a tendency to vine, it bears spines in pairs or trios.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, large plant
3 plants in stock
$39.95