Needle-leaf Rose Cactus

Pereskia sacharosa, Cactaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerTrellis

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

toothpick cactusStetsonia coryne

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Desert OliveSalvadora oleoides

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Prairie Flameleaf SumacRhus lanceolata

Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Yellow Dragon FruitHylocereus megalanthus

Climbing cacti competing for support structures and light in their native habitats

Engelmann's Prickly PearOpuntia engelmannii

Different cactus growth forms competing for resources in arid environments

Uses

Functions

Drought-Tolerant Vegetable ProductionLiving FenceClimbing Support

Edible Parts

LeavesFruits

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryWound HealingDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Needle-leaf Rose Cactus grow in?

Needle-leaf Rose Cactus grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Needle-leaf Rose Cactus?

Good companions for Needle-leaf Rose Cactus include toothpick cactus, Desert Olive, Prairie Flameleaf Sumac.

Design guilds with Needle-leaf Rose Cactus and see companion relationships visually.

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