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Opuntia basilaris ssp. whitneyana [SBH 7775b]
Also Known As
- Beavertail Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"-4"
- W: 3"-12"
planting zones
- 4a-10b
Opuntia basilaris ssp. whitneyana [SBH 7775b] plant details
Opuntia basilaris ssp. whitneyana [SBH 7775b] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with apricot, blue and green foliage. In spring orange flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia basilaris ssp. whitneyana [SBH 7775b]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen apricot, blue and green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year-round-interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia basilaris ssp. whitneyana [SBH 7775b]
- USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cistus Nursery
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Gardening facts about Opuntia basilaris ssp. whitneyana [SBH 7775b] plant
How to Grow Opuntia basilaris ssp. whitneyana [SBH 7775b]
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Sun Exposure
- sun
Features
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Foliage Color
- apricot
- green
- blue
Flower Season
- spring
Flower Color
- orange
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-9a
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 15"
Width: 48"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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