Buy Opuntia gilvescens 'Oklahoma Pancake'

Also Known As

Prickly Pear Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

4a-10b

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Opuntia gilvescens 'Oklahoma Pancake' plant details

Opuntia gilvescens 'Oklahoma Pancake' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and 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 gilvescens 'Oklahoma Pancake'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia gilvescens 'Oklahoma Pancake'

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

As the name implies, from a distance this little prickly pear does indeed look like a stack of pancakes. At most, growing to about 3 feet, with yellow flowers and a halo of small golden spines. Native to the Oklahoma panhandle and environs. Good for garden specimen or a container. For bright light and well drained soil. Zone 4.