Succulent ID help?

11 years ago

This is a rescue. A local co-op was discarding an entire flat

of mixed succulents because they'd lost their 'fresh from the greenhouse' luster. It's tripled in size in the past month in a gritty mix.

There are two spines at the base of each leaf. The undersides of the older leaves stay coral pink much like the new growth.

Can anyone help me ID?

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dorkstenia
Original Author

11 years ago

The spines are only at the base of the leaves (2). I also initially thought it was a euphorbia, but it doesn't leak any white sap when cut.

Here are some additional photos, if they'll help.

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Cristina
11 years ago
I can't see the stalk, but an Euphorbia milii.
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Cristina
11 years ago
I see. Is not E. milii.
hoovb zone 9 sunset 23
11 years ago
Look at Pereskia grandifolia
dorkstenia
Original Author
11 years ago
Hoovb, I think you got it! Exciting, they are so impressive when more mature and standardized.

thank you both for feedback and help!
dorkstenia
Original Author
11 years ago
Poured through online photos for specific variety:

Pereskia aculeata 'lime glow'
Neats UK
11 years ago
I have this plant. It is called "pereskia". It is said that this was the original cactus before many mutations took place during evolution.
kaktuskris
11 years ago
That is it. Hard to believe, but a type of primitive cactus.

Christopher
dorkstenia
Original Author
11 years ago
Dug a bit deeper and found out that the leaves, flowers and berries are edible (used in Brazilian cuisine- called oro por nobios) and reportedly quite nutritious. Leaves described as having a smoky flavor, no descriptions found on flavors of blooms or berries but I'll try anything twice. :)