Opuntia polyacantha hybrid [SBH 7503c]

Also Known As

Opuntia polyacantha x SBH 7503c

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-10a

Opuntia polyacantha hybrid [SBH 7503c] plant details

Opuntia polyacantha hybrid [SBH 7503c] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring red 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 hybrid [SBH 7503c]

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia polyacantha hybrid [SBH 7503c]

USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. A diminuitive little thing, this O. polyacantha, seemingly introgressed with O. fragilis or possibly someone else, forms a rather dense clump of flattened pads, to only 2-3", with pale spines and, in mid to late spring, flowers of a rather intense gold with contrasting red stamens. Another easy to grow prickly pear for container, rock garden, or jewelry in good light for best spine and flower formation. Frost hardy to at least -30F, USDA zone 4.