Consolea rubescens
Also Known As
- Consolea guanicana
- Opuntia guanicana
- Opuntia rubescens
- Road Kill Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 20'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Consolea rubescens plant details
Consolea rubescens is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features 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 Consolea rubescens
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 0 - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Consolea rubescens
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Full Sun. Outdoor. Yellow, Red or Orange.
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Consolea rubescens plant
How to Grow Consolea rubescens
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
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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