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Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Opuntia echinocarpa 'Candalaria Gold' plant details

Opuntia echinocarpa 'Candalaria Gold' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. 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 echinocarpa 'Candalaria Gold'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia echinocarpa 'Candalaria Gold'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. Glowey compact Cholla from the gravel scadls near Walker Lake, Nevada. To about 3' with thick, warm gold spined branches, essentially making a dwarf tree. The spines, especially when backlit, stand out even at a great distance. Protect from excess winter moisture. Full sun, excellent container or rock garden specimen. USDA zone 5, if not 4.

Gardening facts about Opuntia echinocarpa 'Candalaria Gold' plant

How to Grow Opuntia echinocarpa 'Candalaria Gold'

  • 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
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