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    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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Opuntia fragilis 'Nearly Famous' plant

    How to Grow Opuntia fragilis 'Nearly Famous'

    • 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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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
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