Opuntia cyclodes

Also Known As

Opuntia cycloides
Prickly Pear Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

7a-11

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Opuntia cyclodes plant details

Opuntia cyclodes is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by purple and red fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia cyclodes

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia cyclodes

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Opuntia cycloides Rose A native of New Mexico this grows errect to 6' high. The pads grow to 10' high and have solitary orange spines. One of the few hardy Opunitia that grow tall.