Pereskiopsis spathulata

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Pereskiopsis spathulata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Caryophyllales Family: Cactaceae Subfamily: Opuntioideae Tribe: Cylindropuntieae Genus: Pereskiopsis Species: P. spathulata

Pereskiopsis spathulata is the species of Pereskiopsis that is most commonly used when preforming cactus seedling grafts^[1]. It roots very readily and can withstand both frequent and infrequent waterings^[2]. The minimum temperature for this plant is 55^oF^[3].

[edit] References

1. ^ *Dvine Cactus - advice on grafting
2. ^ LOPHOPHORA: Seedling grafting on Pereskiopsis - II - a cacti growing blog
3. ^ Patilón (Pereskiopsis spathulata)

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