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    Opuntia quitensis

    Also Known As

    • Opuntia johnsonii
    • Opuntia macbridei
    • Platyopuntia quitensis
    • Red Button Cactus
    • Red Buttons Opuntia

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 8b-10a

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    Opuntia quitensis plant details

    Opuntia quitensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia quitensis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 5 FT - wide, 0 - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia quitensis

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    South America Low shrub prickly pear from the low Andes, small red/orange blooms

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Full Sun. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio). Tubular Orange Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Opuntia quitensis plant

    How to Grow Opuntia quitensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • fuzzy

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