Pereskia aculeata 'Godseffiana' (Lemon Vine)

Pereskia aculeata , Lemon Vine, Tsunya, Golden Barbados Gooseberry, Variegated Pereskia, Variegated Leaf Cactus

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 MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallVine or creeper plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterOrnamental foliageThorny or spinySubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant

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)


Pereskia aculeata , Lemon Vine, Tsunya, Golden Barbados Gooseberry, Variegated Pereskia, Variegated Leaf Cactus
Pereskia aculeata , Lemon Vine, Tsunya, Golden Barbados Gooseberry, Variegated Pereskia, Variegated Leaf Cactus
Pereskia aculeata , Lemon Vine, Tsunya, Golden Barbados Gooseberry, Variegated Pereskia, Variegated Leaf Cactus
Pereskia aculeata , Lemon Vine, Tsunya, Golden Barbados Gooseberry, Variegated Pereskia, Variegated Leaf Cactus


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