Barbados Gooseberry (Pereskia aculeata)

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The Barbados Gooseberry is a super rare and unique leafy cactus vine also known as Blade-apple Cactus, Lemonvine, or Rose Cactus.  The leaves and fruit are both edible, containing high quantities of protein (20-30%!), iron and other nutrients. Barbados Gooseberry fruit ranges from translucent white to pink, orange, or 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.

Plant Type:
Tropical/Subtropical Evergreen Fruiting Cactus Vine

Harvest Season:
Fruits late Spring - early Summer and again in Fall

Mature Size:
Up to 33 ft. vine

Soil & Moisture:
Does well in dry or moist environments in loose, sandy soil.

Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade

Self-Fertile:
Yes

Growth Rate:
Very Fast

Quite Thorny!
In tropical climates it has a tendency to take over, so keep an eye on it.

Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 8-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+

Propagation:
Our Barbados Gooseberry is grown from cutting,  capable of harvest within growing season

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
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9 reviews
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    Marzi
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    I recommend this product
    Years Gardening 5-10
    Grown This Variety Before? Yes
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    i got fruits but haven't tasted them

    I bought this plant in 2020 and it grows fast on my aviary garden wall. I keep prunning and my wild quails sleep underneath the leaves. They are very thorny and sharp. It flowered few times now but the fruits never get big to be eaten. I'm in zone 9b California and i think this plant doesn't like cold or too mush rain. I grew fe more plants from cutting ,was so easy. Overal it's a good climbing vine if you have room for it and also evergreen.

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    Sow Exotic Nursery
    2 weeks ago

    Thank you for sharing your experience! While the plant can be sensitive to cold and excess rain, we’re glad it’s become a lush, evergreen addition to your space. Happy growing!

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    Katherine R.
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    I recommend this product
    Years Gardening 1-5
    Grown This Variety Before? No
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    Beautiful Plant

    I’ve had this plant for a couple of years now and it is great! Super thorny, and needs structural support but this year it exploded with flowers and now, berries!

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    Troy
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    4 Stars

    Small for the price but arrived healthy and looking forward to tasting the fruit

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    Keith P.
    Flag of United States
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Awesome plant

    It arrived quickly and well packaged. It has already gained 6 inches of height. I am and will be again in the future a return customer.

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    Diana
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 years ago
    Fast shipping, healthy plant

    Plant cane quickly, healthy and ready to plant. Thank you.

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