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Buy Opuntia polyacantha 'Crystal Tide'

Also Known As

Opuntia polyacanthus 'Crystal Tide'
Crystal Tide Prickly Pear Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 6"-18"
W: 18"-48"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Opuntia polyacantha 'Crystal Tide' plant details

Opuntia polyacantha 'Crystal Tide' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia polyacantha 'Crystal Tide'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 48 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia polyacantha 'Crystal Tide'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Claude Barr introduction forms dense clumps to 18" tall and spreading to 3 feet. The olive green pads are covered with golden and white spines. Silver pink flowers occur in mid spring. Very good container or landscape plant for well-drained soil and bright light. To zone 3.