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Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada [San Bernardino County]

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7a-10a

Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada [San Bernardino County] plant details

Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada [San Bernardino County] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada [San Bernardino County]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, endangered, rare, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada [San Bernardino County]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rare and endangered beavertail prickly pear native to chaparral and oak/pine woodland areas in southern California--this one from San Bernardino County--with blue-gray paddles, short and numerous spines, and huge bright pink cup-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. Height to 12" and width to 3-4'. Full sun. Little to no water needed. Frost hardy to USDA zone 7.