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Buy Opuntia phaeacantha [St. George, UT]
Also Known As
- Tulip Prickly Pear Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
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Opuntia phaeacantha [St. George, UT] plant details
Opuntia phaeacantha [St. George, UT] 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 phaeacantha [St. George, UT]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia phaeacantha [St. George, UT]
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Opuntia phaeacantha [St. George, UT]
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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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 18"
Width: 4"
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
aka Opuntia whipplei 'Snow Leopard'
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-10a
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Trumball Pink', Opuntia whipplei [Trumball Pink]
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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aka Opuntia whipplei 'Wah Wah', Opuntia whipplei - Wah Wah Summit
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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