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Pereskia corrugata, Rhodocactus corrugatus,Common Pereskia - Kadiyam Nursery

Buy Pereskia Corrugata (Rhodocactus Corrugatus) - The Unique and Hardy Common Pereskia Plant

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Common name:
Common Pereskia
Category:
Cacti & Succulents, Climbers, Creepers & Vines, Shrubs
Family:
Cactaceae
Light:
Sun growing, Semi shade
Water:
Normal, Can tolerate less, Can tolerate more
Primarily grown for:
Flowers
Flowering season:
Year-around flowering, Flowers in flushes throughout the year
Flower or Inflorescence color:
Orange, Red
Foliage color:
Green
Plant Height or length:
2 to 4 meters
Plant Spread or Width:
1 to 2 meters
Plant Form:
Spreading, Upright or Erect
Special Character:
  • Auspicious or Feng Shui plant
  • Good for making bonsai
  • Good for Cut foliage
  • Good for screening
  • Good for Hedges and Borders
  • Can grow on trellis or chain link fencing
  • Attracts birds
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Attracts bees
  • Thorny or Spiny
  • Suitable for road median planting
  • Hanging or weeping growth habit
  • Good on seaside
Generally available in India in quantities of:
Old variety plants may be difficult to get

Plant Description:

- This plant is always a subject for botanical study.
- It is actually a true cactus as it has spines.
- Native - Tropical America.
- Tall shrub or small tree to 3 m high.
- Stiff erect woody stems covered by bundles of slender spines.
- Sends out long wirey branches which help it climb up supports.
- Leaves are green elliptic, fleshy 8-32 cm long.
- Flower orange-red 2.5 cm across.
- The fruit too is flat, yellow and pretty looking.
- Is very popular in south east asian countires where it is considered auspicious.

Growing tips:

- Plants are easy to grow.
- Can tolerate very less water - but require regular irrigation if you want it to be full of leaves and lush looking.
- Can be made into a beautiful hedge - as can be seen in the pictures.
- Be careful while handling the plant - as the spines can be deceptive.