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Leuenbergeria portulacifolia (L.) Lodé
| Family Name: | Cactaceae |
| Synonyms: | Pereskia portulacifolia (L.) Haw. |
| Common Name: | Pink Rose Cactus |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Haiti, Dominican Republic |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Habitat | Found in lowland dry forest |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Suitable for Bonsai |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Stem/Branch |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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Others
| Master ID | 33592 |
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| Species ID | 8006 |
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