Pereskia corrugata

Description for Pereskia corrugata
Plant height: 3 – 6 inches
Plant spread:
Pereskia, as traditionally circumscribed, is a genus of 17 tropical species and varieties of cacti that do not look much like other types of cacti, having substantial leaves and thin stems. They originate from the region between Brazil and Mexico.
Common name(s): Barbados gooseberry, blade-apple cactus, leaf cactus, rose cactus, and lemonvine
Flower colours: Red, purple, pink, white
Bloom time: Seasonal bloomer
Max reachable height: 0.75 to 1.00 feet
Difficulty to grow: Easy
Planting and care
Mound, mulch, or add compost after a few frosts but before the ground freezes.
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Loamy soil
Water: Keep soil moist throughout the growing season, Water the plant once a week
Temperature: 20 to 40 degrees C
Fertilizer: Use any organic fertilizer
Caring for Pereskia corrugata
Stop fertilizing 6 weeks before the first frost but continue watering during dry autumn weather to help keep plants fortified during the dry winter.