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    Opuntia engelmannii

    Also Known As

    • Cactus Apple
    • Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear Cactus

    Plant type

    shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Opuntia engelmannii plant details

    Opuntia engelmannii is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia engelmannii

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia engelmannii

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Opuntia engelmannii plant

    How to Grow Opuntia engelmannii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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