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    Opuntia x vaseyi

    Also Known As

    • Opuntia covillei
    • Opuntia littoralis var. vaseyi
    • Opuntia occidentalis var. covillei
    • Opuntia occidentalis var. vaseyi
    • Opuntia vaseyi
    • Coastal Prickly Pear
    • Salmon-Flowered Prickly Pear
    • Vasey's Coastal Prickly Pear

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Opuntia x vaseyi plant details

    Opuntia x vaseyi is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer salmon flowers emerge followed by purple and red fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, butterflies 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, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia x vaseyi

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: salmon blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia x vaseyi

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Opuntia x vaseyi plant

    How to Grow Opuntia x vaseyi

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • salmon

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • red
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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