Pereskia aculeata |
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![]() | Plant type: deciduous shrub, scrambling climber or cactus Hardiness zones: 10-13 Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: moderate wind |
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Origins: USA, Caribbean, South America Other Botanical Names: Cactus lucidus, C. pereskia, Pereskia foetens, P. fragrans, P. godseffiana, P. longispina, P. pereskia, P. rubescens, P. undulata Other Common Names: Lemon Vine, Spanish Gooseberry | ||||||||
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