Pereskia bleo (Rose Cactus, Leaf Cactus, Wax Rose)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Pereskia |
| Species | bleo |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Central America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -4 to above 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 25 - 40 |
| Height | 60-90 cm |
| Spread | 45-120 cm |
| Flowering Period | March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | From woody stem cuttings, or from seed; direct sow after last frost. |
| Notable Specimens | Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. |
| Leaf Description | Fleshy, pale green leaves. |
| Flower Description | Creamy orange to pinkish flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Yellow hemispherical fruit with black seeds. |
Photographs
Pereskia bleo, form, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Pereskia bleo, leaf, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Pereskia bleo, flower, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Pereskia bleo, fruit, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Pereskia bleo, flower, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Pereskia bleo, leaf, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Pereskia bleo, fruit, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.