WHAT IS THE BARBADOS GOOSEBERRY???
BARBADOS GOOSEBERRY (Pereskia godseffiana) is commonly called Barbados, Spanish or West Indies Gooseberry, Lemon Vine, Sweet Mary, Blade Apple, Rose or Leaf Cactus
Pereskia is native to the rain forests of South America, but, nonetheless, is a true member of the cacti family. This cactus starts out as a heavily thorned, erect, woody shrub, and then spreads out to run and vine. Left unchecked, it will easily climb to cover a tree.
The leaves are cactus like and are a bright golden yellow. The new growth begins burgundy and fades to peach. The coloration will vary depending on light levels.
This plant flowers in the summer and fall. The flowers range in color from white to creamy yellow tinged pink, and have a light somewhat lemony fragrance. An edible fruit follows the flowers. The fruit is commonly used to make jam in Jamaica.
At Nature Touch Farms we use the leaves and fruits in our salads to add a truly citrus taste.
The edible fruits are very unique as they have edible leaves on them too which gives a wonderful flavour when eating.
Barbados Gooseberry is a unique item and makes a great conversation piece. It is frequently grown in hanging baskets, or hanging over a wall or fence.
Its thorny habit makes it useful as a boundary planting to discourage intruders.
Condition: One (1) Well rooted, starter size plant growing and shipped in a plastic pot. Plant will be a minimum of about 6 to 8 inches tall and unlikely to have bloom or bud at the time of shipping.
Common Name: Tropical Cactus
Bloom Form: Single
Mature Size: 8 feet
Fragrance: Light lemony
Suggested Uses: Feature, Focal, Boundary, Accent
House Plant Adaptive: Yes, but may require supplemental light
Climate: Tropical
Color: Yellow peach flower, burgundy peach leaves
Special Features: Easy to grow, bright foliage, scented flowers, edible fruit
Species: Pereskia godseffiana
Sunlight: Full sun to light shade
Watering: Moderate
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DISCLAIMER
We do take every possible care to grow healthy plants and send these out in the variety as labeled.
We are very careful with packing and handling our plants, however it is the responsibility of the purchaser to promptly unpack, plant and care for the plants appropriately once they arrive.
Please read cultivation notes for each variety carefully, as Nature Touch Farms will not be held accountable for the care of plants once they leave our premises.
Images are for reference purposes only. Actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.
Dispatch
We will dispatch your plant order as soon as possible.
Please note the plants are individually wrapped, prepped and packaged to ensure safety in transit and this takes time.
During busy periods, plant orders can take up to 7 days to process, so please notify us of any dates we need to take into account when sending your plants.
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