Opuntia ficus-indica [orange-flowered]
Also Known As
- Opuntia bonaerensis
- Opuntia paraguayensis
- Orange Tuna
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3'-6'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Opuntia ficus-indica [orange-flowered] plant details
Opuntia ficus-indica [orange-flowered] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade 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 heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia ficus-indica [orange-flowered]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia ficus-indica [orange-flowered]
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Opuntia ficus-indica [orange-flowered] plant
How to Grow Opuntia ficus-indica [orange-flowered]
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 18"
Width: 4"
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
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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
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
6b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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