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    • Photo of Tunilla soehrensii close-up, form, spiky by Stan Shebs

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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

    See other plant types of Tunilla for your garden

    Airampoa picardoi

    aka Opuntia erectoclada, Opuntia picardoi, Tunilla erectoclada, Tunilla picardoi, Tunilla

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-9"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Airampoa picardoi flower, foliage, form by Olaf Leillinger
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