Buy Opuntia 'Achy Breaky'

Also Known As

Achy Breaky Prickly Pear

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"
W: 3'

planting zones

4a-10b

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Opuntia 'Achy Breaky' plant details

Opuntia 'Achy Breaky' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia 'Achy Breaky'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia 'Achy Breaky'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This complex undoubtedly three way hybrid (O. polyacantha x O. erinaceae v. columbiana x O. fragilis) from the mountains of eastern Oregon (where everyone know things get a little wild) grows only to 6" or so in height and about 3 ft wide, sporting white rust and deep brown spines along with chartreuse and yellow, late spring flowers, and provides interest in both texture and compactness. As is true for one of its parents, O. fragilis, the pads easily detach and connect to anyone or thing walking by. Good for sharing with friends; not so great in regions prone to violent shaking. Cactus requirements -- lean soil, good drainage, and little to no summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.