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    Opuntia engelmannii var. linguiformis

    Also Known As

    • Opuntia linguiformis
    • Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Opuntia engelmannii var. linguiformis plant details

    Opuntia engelmannii var. linguiformis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. 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 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 var. linguiformis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia engelmannii var. linguiformis

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Full Sun. Outdoor. Yellow Orange Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Opuntia engelmannii var. linguiformis plant

    How to Grow Opuntia engelmannii var. linguiformis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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