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Also Known As

  • Opuntia polyacantha x erinacea var. columbiana [SBH 7524]

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Opuntia polyacantha x columbiana [SBH 7524] plant details

Opuntia polyacantha x columbiana [SBH 7524] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer orange and yellow 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 polyacantha x columbiana [SBH 7524]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia polyacantha x columbiana [SBH 7524]

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
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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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. Our selection/collection from NE Oregon's Imnaha Canyon growing to 18" in height by 3' in width in a short amount of time, with gray green pads adorned with twisted gold and white spines giving it an interestingly shaggy appearance. The semi double 3 to 4" flowers open a warm apricot to yellow, fading on the 2nd day, and centered with bright red stamens. Give excellent drainage, bright light, in container or in the ground, USDA Zone 4.

Gardening facts about Opuntia polyacantha x columbiana [SBH 7524] plant

How to Grow Opuntia polyacantha x columbiana [SBH 7524]

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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