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Opuntia microdasys ssp. rufida
Also Known As
- Opuntia microdasys rufida
- Opuntia microdasys var. rufida
- Opuntia microdasys var. rufispina
- Cinnamon Bunny Ears
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3'
- W: 6'
planting zones
- 8b-12
Opuntia microdasys ssp. rufida plant details
Opuntia microdasys ssp. rufida is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia microdasys ssp. rufida
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 6 FT - wide, 0 - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia microdasys ssp. rufida
- USDA Zones: 8b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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Gardening facts about Opuntia microdasys ssp. rufida plant
How to Grow Opuntia microdasys ssp. rufida
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-10a
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
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Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'-6'
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Plant Type
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Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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