Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri

Also Known As

Opuntia subarmata
Prickly Pear Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri plant details

Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer orange, red and yellow flowers emerge followed by purple 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 engelmannii var. lindheimeri

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: orange, red and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
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

Similar to O. cyloides, but does not grow as tall and has fewer spines. Native to Arizona. Almost spineless pads grow to 12" long and plants grow to 6' high.