PERESKIA Tropical Barbados Gooseberry Thorny Rose Fruiting Cactus Live Plant Unusual Colored Leaves Starter Size 4 Inch Pot Emerald TM : Emerald Goddess Gardens

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PERESKIA Tropical Barbados Gooseberry Thorny Rose Fruiting Cactus Live Plant Unusual Colored Leaves Starter Size 4 Inch Pot Emerald TM

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Pereskia godseffiana is commonly called Barbados, Spanish or West Indies Gooseberry, Lemon Vine, Sweet Mary, Blade Apple, Rose or Leaf Cactus

Pereskia is native to the rain forests of South America, but, nonetheless, is a true member of the cacti family. This cactus starts out as a heavily thorned, erect, woody shrub, and then spreads out to run and vine. Left unchecked, it will easily climb to cover a true.

The leaves are cactus like and are a bright golden yellow. The new growth begins burgundy and fades to peach. The coloration will vary depending on light levels.

This plant flowers in the summer and fall. The flowers range in color from white to creamy yellow tinged pink, and have a light somewhat lemony fragrance. An edible fruit follows the flowers. The fruit is commonly used to make jam in Jamaica.

Pereksia is a unique item and makes a great conversation piece. It is frequently grown in hanging baskets, or hanging over a wall or fence.

Its thorny habit makes it useful as a boundary planting to discourage intruders.

Condition: One (1) Well rooted, starter size plant growing and shipped in a 4 inch diameter plastic pot. Plant will be a minimum of about 6 to 8 inches tall and unlikely to have bloom or bud at the time of shipping.

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