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Tunilla soehrensii

Also Known As

  • Opuntia boliviensis
  • Opuntia cedergreniana
  • Opuntia soehrensii
  • Opuntia tilcarensis
  • Platyopuntia soehrensii

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 8b-11

Tunilla soehrensii plant details

Tunilla soehrensii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees 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, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tunilla soehrensii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tunilla soehrensii

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Tunilla soehrensii plant

How to Grow Tunilla soehrensii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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