Opuntia fragilis 'Nearly Famous'

Also Known As

Opuntia debreczyi 'Nearly Famous'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Opuntia fragilis 'Nearly Famous' plant details

Opuntia fragilis 'Nearly Famous' 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 fragilis 'Nearly Famous'

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 fragilis 'Nearly Famous'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our collection form SE Utah, this doubtless a love child with O. polyacantha grows to about 6" in height by 3ft. Densly held grey-green pads of only a couple of inches, slightly flattened with short spines a pleasing light straw color. light pink flowers in some abundance mid spring. Full sun with occasional summer water and sharp drainage, easy in rock garden or trough. USDA zone 4 if not colder.