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    Airampoa picardoi

    Also Known As

    • Opuntia erectoclada
    • Opuntia picardoi
    • Tunilla erectoclada
    • Tunilla picardoi
    • Tunilla

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-9"
    • W: 9"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Airampoa picardoi plant details

    Airampoa picardoi is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Airampoa picardoi

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 9 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Airampoa picardoi

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sun to Partial Shade. Indoor/Outdoor. Bright Orange to Carmine Red Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Airampoa picardoi plant

    How to Grow Airampoa picardoi

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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