Buy Opuntia polyacantha [SBH 7505b]

Also Known As

Prickly Pear Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 15"-18"
W: 15"-18"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Opuntia polyacantha [SBH 7505b] plant details

Opuntia polyacantha [SBH 7505b] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia polyacantha [SBH 7505b]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 15 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia polyacantha [SBH 7505b]

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction and a vigorous plant, growing to 15-18" tall x about 3 ft wide, with shaggy white to straw colored spines completely obscuring the pads. In mid to late spring saturated yellow flowers appear, each aging tangerine in time, giving a bi-colored effect. Seems to flower best when allowed to grow as it pleases, so be lenient. Needs full sun, good drainage. Good in rock gardens, troughs, or containers. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4.