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Opuntia basilaris var. aurea SBH 6379 - cl. 4

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Opuntia basilaris var. aurea SBH 6379 - cl. 4 plant details

Opuntia basilaris var. aurea SBH 6379 - cl. 4 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 basilaris var. aurea SBH 6379 - cl. 4

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, unique, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia basilaris var. aurea SBH 6379 - cl. 4

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

Gardening facts about Opuntia basilaris var. aurea SBH 6379 - cl. 4 plant

How to Grow Opuntia basilaris var. aurea SBH 6379 - cl. 4

  • 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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