Opuntia sp. 'Golden Spine'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Opuntia sp. 'Golden Spine' plant details

Opuntia sp. 'Golden Spine' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia sp. 'Golden Spine'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia sp. 'Golden Spine'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I'm not exactly sure what this is, and I know very little about it, other than it comes to me from the exhaustive collection of Hayes Jackson in Anniston, Alabama. It may be native to somewhere in that state, and can be expected to tolerate winter wet and cold to at least 0 °F. It probably has yellow flowers, and, of course, golden spines (which doesn't exactly narrow down Opuntia taxonomy.) Try it and see what it does!

By: The Desert Northwest

Gardening facts about Opuntia sp. 'Golden Spine' plant

How to Grow Opuntia sp. 'Golden Spine'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant