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Opuntia monacantha f. variegata
Also Known As
- Opuntia monacantha var. variegata
- Opuntia monacantha variegata
- Opuntia vulgaris f. monstrosa
- Opuntia vulgaris var. variegata
- Opuntia vulgaris variegata
- Joseph's Coat Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Opuntia monacantha f. variegata plant details
Opuntia monacantha f. variegata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 monacantha f. variegata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and variegated
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia monacantha f. variegata
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Opuntia monacantha f. variegata plant
How to Grow Opuntia monacantha f. variegata
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly 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
- variegated
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 6'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-15"
Width: 20"-30"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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