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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Opuntia gilvescens 'Oklahoma Pancake' has large, rounded, green pads that look like pancakes and small golden spines. The flowers are yellow. Collected by our friends at Cistus Nursery in the Oklahoma Panhandle.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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.