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    Opuntia tuna

    Also Known As

    • Opuntia humilis
    • Humilis Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

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    Opuntia tuna plant details

    Opuntia tuna is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and pink foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia tuna

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and pink
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia tuna

    USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Most damp tolerant of the winter hardy opuntias. Bright green pads with deciduous spines. Yellow flowers, some with a deep pink blush in the center. Edible, delicious, plum red fruits in winter.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Gardening facts about Opuntia tuna plant

    How to Grow Opuntia tuna

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 6'-10'

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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 3'-8'

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    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
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    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-15"

    Width: 20"-30"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 5'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Opuntia basilaris flower, form by Stan Shebs
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