Buy Opuntia engelmannii 'O'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

5a-10a

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Opuntia engelmannii 'O' plant details

Opuntia engelmannii 'O' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia engelmannii 'O'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia engelmannii 'O'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Preston's selection from the Texas hill country of a particularly handsome round-padded specimen to 4 to 5ft in height and width. Symmetrically round pads showcasing a halo of short gold spines. Golden flowers with tangerine centers with some abundance in late spring. We've found this plant easy to grow in a wide variety of soils. Not fussy about winter wet but particularly cheerful if given occasional summer "thunder shower" in places where they don't naturally occur. Full sun to part shade and decent drainage. USDA zone 6 possibly 5