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    Opuntia fragilis 'Bishop Springs'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 18"
    • W: 4"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Opuntia fragilis 'Bishop Springs' plant details

    Opuntia fragilis 'Bishop Springs' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. 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.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia fragilis 'Bishop Springs'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 IN wide, 18 IN tall
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia fragilis 'Bishop Springs'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A Cistus introduction. From a small desert oasis NE of Baker City in eastern Oregon, this colony, nearly eradicated by highway development, is from a single clump of about 18" wide by 4" tall, with pretty hay and mahogany colored spines and occasionally cheery yellow flowers. Not quite as fragile as others of the species. Excellent in rock garden or container with bright light and well drained soil. USDA Zone 5, if not 4.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Opuntia fragilis 'Bishop Springs' plant

    How to Grow Opuntia fragilis 'Bishop Springs'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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