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Opuntia gomei 'Old Mexico'
Also Known As
- Old Mexico Prickly Pear
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6'
- W: 6'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Opuntia gomei 'Old Mexico' plant details
Opuntia gomei 'Old Mexico' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional water. 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 gomei 'Old Mexico'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia gomei 'Old Mexico'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Opuntia gomei 'Old Mexico' plant
How to Grow Opuntia gomei 'Old Mexico'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 6'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-15"
Width: 20"-30"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 5'-8'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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