Opuntia fragilis 'Yellow Spineless'

Also Known As

Yellow Spineless Prickly Pear Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Opuntia fragilis 'Yellow Spineless' plant details

Opuntia fragilis 'Yellow Spineless' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. 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 fragilis 'Yellow Spineless'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia fragilis 'Yellow Spineless'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Opuntia fragilis 'Yellow Spineless'...It suddenly strikes me that the cultivar name could be interpreted as meaning "Cowardly coward." Okay, the yellow bit actually refers to the flower color - flowers, as is typical for opuntias, are large and extremely beautiful, and the spineless bit is an exaggerated reference to the reduced number of long needles that will attack you if you think about getting near it. Please note that even though it has very few spines, it still has the normal number of glochids - the little obnoxious hairs that will embed themselves in your skin, so still treat this thing with all the care you would a more spiny Opuntia. Zone 5