Opuntia echinocarpa 'Candalaria Gold'

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

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.