Opuntia humifusa 'Major'

Also Known As

Prickly Pear Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4'
W: 4'

planting zones

3a-9b

Opuntia humifusa 'Major' plant details

Opuntia humifusa 'Major' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring yellow 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 humifusa 'Major'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia humifusa 'Major'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

As the name implies, certainly a particularly large form of this typically creeping prickly pear found throughout the southeastern US. To 4 feet or more in width with 6 inch pads and blunt, golden central spines, making it particularly pretty when backlit. Warm yellow flowers with orange anthers adorn the plant in mid spring and occasionally in summer (when watered) followed by red fruit. Very good container plant or landscape creature. Also one of the best for partial shade. To USDA zone 3.