Barbados Gooseberry (Pereskia Aculeata) is a perennial shrub, vine, cactus in the Cactaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Pereskia aculeata is a primitive leafy cactus with climbing woody stems, native to tropical America.
Barbados Gooseberry
Pereskia Aculeata
Pereskia aculeata is a primitive leafy cactus with climbing woody stems, native to tropical America.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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