hardiness zone

9 - 11

latin name

Pereskia aculeata

pollination requirements

self-fertile, cross-pollination from another plant can be beneficial; if only growing one plant, gently shaking the branches during flowering can help facilitate pollination.

site and soil

prefer full sun or part shade. They do not tolerate low light, well-drained, loose, sandy soil with a slightly acidic pH of around 6.0–6.5.

Size at Maturity

10-20 ft

Barbados Gooseberry

Name: Barbados Gooseberry
Brand: Planting Justice
SKU: PJ-BAR-1932-ORG
Price: 15.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Pereskia aculeata

$15.00

$15.00 ~~$15.00~~

sold out

Certification

organic

Quantity must be 1 or more

Pereskia aculeata

The Barbados Gooseberry is a super rare and unique leafy cactus vine also known as Blade-apple Cactus, Lemonvine, or Rose Cactus. Careful they are thorny! The leaves and fruit are both edible, containing high quantities of protein iron and other nutrients. Barbados Gooseberry fruit ranges from translucent white to pink/orange/ red and is about the same size and shape as a cherry. Flowers are white and creamy with a strong sweet fragrance. The fruit has a flavor profile similar to Acerola Cherry but is more sweet and mellow. Easy to grow from cuttings and can take over in tropical climates!

USDA Organic

Pot Size: 4inch

Plant Size: 9 inches +

USDA Hardiness: 9B-11+.

hardiness zone

9 - 11

latin name

Pereskia aculeata

pollination requirements

self-fertile, cross-pollination from another plant can be beneficial; if only growing one plant, gently shaking the branches during flowering can help facilitate pollination.

site and soil

prefer full sun or part shade. They do not tolerate low light, well-drained, loose, sandy soil with a slightly acidic pH of around 6.0–6.5.

Size at Maturity

10-20 ft