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Maihueniopsis ovata
Also Known As
- Opuntia grata
- Opuntia ovata
- Opuntia purpurea
- Opuntia russellii
- Tephrocactus ovatus
- Tephrocactus russellii
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-8"
- W: 4"-8"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Maihueniopsis ovata plant details
Maihueniopsis ovata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer apricot and yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds 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 Maihueniopsis ovata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: apricot and yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Maihueniopsis ovata
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- 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
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By: Michael Wolf
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How to Grow Maihueniopsis ovata
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
Flower Color
- apricot
- yellow
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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Width: 18"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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