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    Cumulopuntia fulvicoma

    Also Known As

    • Opuntia fulvicoma
    • Tephrocactus fulvicomus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 24"-48"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

    Cumulopuntia fulvicoma plant details

    Cumulopuntia fulvicoma is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer red 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cumulopuntia fulvicoma

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cumulopuntia fulvicoma

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Cumulopuntia fulvicoma plant

    How to Grow Cumulopuntia fulvicoma

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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