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    Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada

    Also Known As

    • Opuntia brachyclada
    • Short Joint Beavertail Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada plant details

    Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring magenta flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada - San Bernardino County Rare and endangered beavertail prickly pear native to chaparral and oak/pine woodland areas in southern California--this one from San Bernardino County--with blue-gray paddles, short and numerous spines, and huge bright pink cup-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. Height to 12" and width to 3-4'. Full sun. Little to no water needed. Frost hardy to USDA zone 7. Cactaceae

    By: Cistus Nursery

    NATIVE. Full Sun. Magenta colored Red Flowers up to 3" in diameter. Outdoor.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada plant

    How to Grow Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Zones

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    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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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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    Opuntia basilaris

    aka Beavertail Cactus

    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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