Pereskia, Sacharosa, Cuguchi, Guyapa
Pereskia sacharosa
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Pereskia (per-ESS-kee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | sacharosa |
| Synonym: | Rhodocactus sacharosa |
| Synonym: | Pereskia saipinensis |
| Synonym: | Rhodocactus saipinensis |
| Synonym: | Pereskia moorei |
| Synonym: | Pereskia sparsiflora |
Category:
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Deciduous
Foliage Color:
Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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:
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Other details:
Soil 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-patented
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona
Canoga Park, California
Sebastian, Florida
Gardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.
