Opuntia polycantha var. erinacea 'Snow Fuzzy'

Also Known As

Opuntia polyacantha 'Snow Fuzzy'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

8a-10a

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Opuntia polycantha var. erinacea 'Snow Fuzzy' plant details

Opuntia polycantha var. erinacea 'Snow Fuzzy' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and white foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia polycantha var. erinacea 'Snow Fuzzy'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia polycantha var. erinacea 'Snow Fuzzy'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A spineless but fuzzy form of Opuntia polycantha var. erinacea. Elongaded pads covered with fine white hair. For best result, water often during summer- following the natural monsoon season. Very little water during winter. Yellow flowers late Spring.