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Opuntia stenopetala
Also Known As
- Opuntia arrastradillo
- Opuntia glaucescens
- Opuntia grandis
- Opuntia marnieriana
- Opuntia riviereana
- Arrastradillo
- Nopal Serrano
- Shrubby Prickly Pear
- Tuna Colorada
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1'-5'
- W: 3'-6'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Opuntia stenopetala plant details
Opuntia stenopetala is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer chocolate and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with 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 Opuntia stenopetala
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: chocolate and red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia stenopetala
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: 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
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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Gardening facts about Opuntia stenopetala plant
How to Grow Opuntia stenopetala
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- chocolate
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
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Zones
8a-9a
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 15"
Width: 48"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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