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Buy Opuntia x 'Alpen Rose' - High Elevation [5000 - 8000 ft]
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 5b-9b
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Opuntia x 'Alpen Rose' - High Elevation [5000 - 8000 ft] plant details
Opuntia x 'Alpen Rose' - High Elevation [5000 - 8000 ft] 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 x 'Alpen Rose' - High Elevation [5000 - 8000 ft]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia x 'Alpen Rose' - High Elevation [5000 - 8000 ft]
- USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Opuntia x 'Alpen Rose' - High Elevation [5000 - 8000 ft] plant
How to Grow Opuntia x 'Alpen Rose' - High Elevation [5000 - 8000 ft]
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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Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 18"
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6"
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- sun
- occasional - low
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
6a-10a
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
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Zones
5a-9b
Size
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Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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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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