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    Opuntia santa-rita x O. basilaris

    Also Known As

    • Prickly Pear Cactus

    Plant type

    shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Opuntia santa-rita x O. basilaris plant details

    Opuntia santa-rita x O. basilaris is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In spring magenta flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia santa-rita x O. basilaris

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia santa-rita x O. basilaris

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Full Sun. Outdoor. Magenta Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Opuntia santa-rita x O. basilaris plant

    How to Grow Opuntia santa-rita x O. basilaris

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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