Tunilla corrugata
Also Known As
- Opuntia longispina var. brevispina
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-10"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 8b-12
Tunilla corrugata plant details
Tunilla corrugata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tunilla corrugata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 10 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, hanging basket, rock garden, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tunilla corrugata
- USDA Zones: 8b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
Gardening facts about Tunilla corrugata plant
How to Grow Tunilla corrugata
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Tunilla for your garden
aka Opuntia boliviensis, Opuntia cedergreniana, Opuntia soehrensii, Opuntia tilcarensis, Platyopuntia soehrensii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Opuntia erectoclada, Opuntia picardoi, Tunilla erectoclada, Tunilla picardoi, Tunilla
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-9"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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