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    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.

    By: The Other Side Nursery

    Gardening facts about Opuntia polycantha var. erinacea 'Snow Fuzzy' plant

    How to Grow Opuntia polycantha var. erinacea 'Snow Fuzzy'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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