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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

    Gardening facts about Maihueniopsis ovata plant

    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
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    Zones

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    • sun
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    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-15"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
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