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Pereskia aculeata - video

Barbados Gooseberry, Lemon Vine, Tsunya, Perescia
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Caribbean and South America, escaped in Central America to Florida
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Pereskia aculeata
Barbados Gooseberry is in full bloom all Fall through Winter, these flowers are so pretty!


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/pereskia_aculeata.htm

Perescia aculeata - Barbados Gooseberry

Barbados Gooseberry - unique cactus with leaves and edible fruit, fast-growing vine.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot, large plant
In stock
$39.95