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Also Known As

  • Opuntia sp. SBH 9116b [mini pad]
  • Brittle Prickly pear

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-12"
  • W: 4"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-10a

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Opuntia fragilis x 'Mini Pad' plant details

Opuntia sp. SBH 9116b [mini pad] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low 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 heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia sp. SBH 9116b [mini pad]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia sp. SBH 9116b [mini pad]

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

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Gardening facts about Opuntia fragilis x 'Mini Pad' plant

How to Grow Opuntia fragilis x 'Mini Pad'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Height: 4"-15"

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Zones

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