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Houseplant ID please?

9 years ago

I adopted this guy from a woman who was homing her houseplants. I didn't get to visit with her about its ID or proper care. It came complete with the stake and the clothesline, so I'm guessing it's been a little floppy for a while. The red-pink-orange leaves are new growth the plant has put on. Does anyone recognize it and know its name? Thanks very much!

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thedecoguy
9 years ago
Pereskia ?
alisonoz_gw
9 years ago
Ah, yes, I think thedecoguy is right.... was grasping for a name. Love the photobombing cat, hope he/she doesn't get too close to those thorns.
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seedmoney
9 years ago
Yes, it's Pereskia aculeata 'Godseffiana', commonly known as Lemon Vine or Barbados Gooseberry. The leaves are eaten in its native country of Brazil. As the only true LEAF cactus it is considered an evolutionary bridge of sorts. It gets pale lemon (or white) rose-like flowers in the summer which are followed by interesting seed pods. Wear gloves when handling as it is a Euphorbia family member and, as such, has caustic latex sap which can cause dermatitis. In its native haunt it is deciduous.
mrs.b_in_wy
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks so very much for all the great help!

The photobombing cat - I love that :) She gets into everything.

PS to seedmoney: The Disocactus remulosa seeds germinated really well and have turned into lots of cute little plantlets. The cuttings flowered and sets seeds, too. Many thanks.
thefof Zone 8/9 UK
9 years ago
seedmoney
I agree with your ID, but
a) it is a true cactus, a member of the cactaceae while Euphorbia, which are succulents, are members of the.Euphorbiaceae.
b) unlike the Euphorbia it does not have caustic latex sap.

Fof

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