Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Pereskia (per-ESS-kee-uh) Species: grandifolia subsp. violacea Synonym:Pereskia grandifolia var. violacea
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Category ShrubsCactus and Succulents Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeLight Shade Foliage UnknownFoliage Color UnknownHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m) 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m) Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)36-48 in. (90-120 cm) 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) Hardiness USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color UnknownBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsFrom softwood cuttings From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsUnblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |