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    • Photo of Opuntia engelmannii 'O' flower by Sean Hogan of Cistus Nursery

    Photo by Sean Hogan of Cistus Nursery

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    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

    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

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Opuntia engelmannii 'O' plant

    How to Grow Opuntia engelmannii 'O'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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