Pereskia aculeata Variegated 4" Potted Plant - Rare Leafy Climbing Cactus with Variegated Leaves

Pereskia aculeata Variegated - Wax Rose Cactus

The Pereskia aculeata var. rubescens is a unique leafy cactus known for its distinctive variegated foliage featuring green and gold tones. This rare variety comes as a rooted cutting in a 4-inch pot, making it an excellent addition for collectors and enthusiasts of unusual tropical cacti. Unlike typical cacti, this species has leaves and a climbing or vining growth habit, adding an interesting texture and form to your plant collection.

Key Features

• Common Name: Wax Rose Cactus
• Scientific Name: Pereskia aculeata var. rubescens
• Pot Size: 4 inches
• Foliage: Variegated green and gold leaves
• Growth Habit: Climbing and vining
• Special Feature: Produces edible fruits

Growing Information

This leafy cactus prefers bright indirect light to thrive and requires regular watering to keep the soil moist. It grows best in a well-draining soil mix to prevent root rot. The plant ships bare root but is provided as a rooted cutting from a mature specimen, ensuring a healthy start for your new cactus.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.