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Uses |
| Usually grown as an ornamental for its pink flowers which are produced en masse during warm months. The fruit may be edible, as a number of other fruits in this genus are edible. |
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Plant Cultivation |
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Shrub like cactus growing to 10-20ft tall, but sometimes remaining
a spreading shrub to only 2-3ft. While the rose cactus is a true cactus,
other than the spines, its appearance suggests a woody or herbaceous
shrub. It is decidious in winter, shedding its leaves and fruit. The
rose cactus is hardy to 26F and grows well in arid conditions. Water
should be provided during warmer, growth months. |
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Origin and Distribution |
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Native from Mexico through Brazil. |
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