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Tacinga saxatilis

Also Known As

  • Opuntia estevesii
  • Opuntia saxatilis
  • Platyopuntia saxatilis
  • Medium Prickly Pear

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"-36"
  • W: 48"-84"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Tacinga saxatilis plant details

Tacinga saxatilis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Features fuzzy texture. 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tacinga saxatilis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 48 IN - 84 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tacinga saxatilis

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Medium prickly pear, sprawls to 3ft, long white soft spines Hardy to 25F

Gardening facts about Tacinga saxatilis plant

How to Grow Tacinga saxatilis

  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • purple
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