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Buy Opuntia aurea 'Red Rocks'
Also Known As
- Opuntia basilaris var. aurea 'Red Rocks'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 5b-10b
2-4 inch bagged root ball | $18
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Opuntia aurea 'Red Rocks' plant details
Opuntia aurea 'Red Rocks' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with 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.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia aurea 'Red Rocks'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia aurea 'Red Rocks'
- USDA Zones: 5b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Opuntia aurea 'Red Rocks' plant
How to Grow Opuntia aurea 'Red Rocks'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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aka Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Trumball Pink', Opuntia whipplei [Trumball Pink]
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-9a
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Plains Prickly Pear
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 15"
Width: 48"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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