Opuntia fragilis [ex Lake of the Woods, Canada]

Also Known As

Opuntia fragilis x 'Lake of the Woods' [Canada]
Lake of the Woods Brittle Prickly Pear Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 4"-12"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Opuntia fragilis [ex Lake of the Woods, Canada] plant details

Opuntia fragilis [ex Lake of the Woods, Canada] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low 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 fragilis [ex Lake of the Woods, Canada]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, desert garden, mat-forming, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia fragilis [ex Lake of the Woods, Canada]

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A tiny padded form, cute enough for a trough, this originally came from one of the most northerly sites for a Cactus, Dick has grown it for many years and brought us some. We had originally planned to ship it back to a Canadian nursery however CITES in its infinite stupidity prevents us from sending it back from whence it came. (In California if you catch a Bullfrog and release it back into the pond it just came from you can be fined $$$$; Government officials should be forced to take a common sense test and shot if they fail). ZONE 4