Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus)
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) green fruit segment sitting on a plate.
Botanical names: Rhodocactus grandifolius, Pereskia grandifolia, Pereskia grandiflora
Common names: Rose Cactus, Wax Rose, Perescia, Bastard Rose
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Tropical America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10-12
Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Plant form: Large bush or small tree; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
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 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 clusters of bright pink flowers. Pereskia likes full sun and dry conditions. Propagation is by means of cuttings. See Cacti page info
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Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) flower petals radiate from a golden center among green foliage
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) tree with thick green leaves and a small pink flower
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) pink flower with clustered buds amidst lush green foliage.
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) stems covered in sharp black spines on a light surface
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) branches carry rounded green fruit and thick succulent leaves throughout.
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) stem with long black needles held by human hand for scale
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) stem with long sharp black spines and peeling green skin.
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) with thick stems and wide green leaves
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) pink flower with yellow center amidst lush green foliage.
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) pink flower surrounded by thick green leaves and unopened round buds.
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) pink flower with yellow center amidst lush green foliage.
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) pink flower with yellow stamens surrounded by deep green foliage
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) pink flower surrounded by many small unopened buds and green leaves
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) cluster of pink flower buds emerging among deep green leaves.
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Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) stem with sharp dark spines held by a human hand.
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) bunch of round pink buds nestled among thick green leaves
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) with woody stems and green foliage in a ceramic bonsai container
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) hanging clusters of pale green pear shaped succulent fruit on branches
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) cluster of round green fruit growing on a woody thorny stem.
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) showing light pink petals and numerous wide green leaves in pots.
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) pink flower surrounded by thick, waxy, green leaves on the branch
Rhodocactus grandifolius (Rose Cactus) pink flower nestled between thick, smooth, oval, green leaves.
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Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/rhodocactus_grandifolius.htm