Buy Opuntia basilaris var. ramosa

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 18"
W: 12"

planting zones

5b-9a

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Opuntia basilaris var. ramosa plant details

Opuntia basilaris var. ramosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Features fuzzy texture. 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia basilaris var. ramosa

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia basilaris var. ramosa

USDA Zones: 5b - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This far western Mohavian form of one of our favorite beavertails was found many years ago -- possibly an intermediate between the typical brachyclada form. Unfortunately collectors wiped out the colony seemingly within seconds of its discovery. Though we weren't among the collectors, propagules did get around, so here it is -- a pretty thing with each pad under 3", each one stepped atop another and each clump to about 18" tall. Good in containers or in the dry garden. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.