Opuntia pusilla

Also Known As

Opuntia drummondii
Opuntia macateei
Opuntia pes-corvi
Opuntia tracyi

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-12"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

8a-12

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Opuntia pusilla plant details

Opuntia pusilla is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia pusilla

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia pusilla

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Opuntia pusilla plant

How to Grow Opuntia pusilla

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant