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Opuntia polyacantha 'Bronze'

Also Known As

  • Bronze Prickly Pear Cactus

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Opuntia polyacantha 'Bronze' plant details

Opuntia polyacantha 'Bronze' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. 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 polyacantha 'Bronze'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia polyacantha 'Bronze'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very, very spiny hardy cactus with pads that flush bronze. Zone 5

Gardening facts about Opuntia polyacantha 'Bronze' plant

How to Grow Opuntia polyacantha 'Bronze'

  • 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

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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