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Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada 'Wrightwood'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada 'Wrightwood' plant details

Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada 'Wrightwood' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring magenta flowers emerge. 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada 'Wrightwood'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada 'Wrightwood'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: 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

From a most interesting valley in the eastern San Bernardino mountains of SoCal, this miniature beavertail grows to only about 6" in height by 12" in width. The blue-green stems polka dotted with orange glochids (don't touch), and magenta flowers mid spring. Excellent in containers or a very well drained garden situation. Full sun USDA Zone 5.

Gardening facts about Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada 'Wrightwood' plant

How to Grow Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada 'Wrightwood'

  • Sun Exposure

    • 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

    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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