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    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.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Opuntia cyclodes plant

    How to Grow Opuntia cyclodes

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • red
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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