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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
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
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Opuntia quitensis
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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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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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 6'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Prickly Pear
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-15"
Width: 20"-30"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Opuntia subarmata, Prickly Pear Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 5'-8'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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
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