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    Opuntia aurea 'Blueby' [Brows]

    Also Known As

    • Blueby Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

      planting zones

      • 8a-10a

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      Opuntia aurea 'Blueby' [Brows] plant details

      Opuntia aurea 'Blueby' [Brows] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 aurea 'Blueby' [Brows]

      Plant type: cactus / succulent
      Plant family: cactaceae
      Foliage: evergreen green
      Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

      GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia aurea 'Blueby' [Brows]

      USDA Zones: 8a - 10a
      Sun exposure: sun
      Watering frequency: regular - low
      Resistant to: heat
      Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

      Nursery contributed plant descriptions

      Blue tinted pads form irregularly sprawling plants to about 3' across. Slightly sunken areales are (mostly) spineless, but the plentiful thick cladodes are the star. Beautiful in the garden or container. Well drained soil and full sun.

      By: Cistus Nursery

      Gardening facts about Opuntia aurea 'Blueby' [Brows] plant

      How to Grow Opuntia aurea 'Blueby' [Brows]

      • Sun Exposure

        • sun

      • Water Needs

        • regular - drought tolerant

      • 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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