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Opuntia aurea 'Blueby'
Also Known As
- Blueby Prickly Pear
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Opuntia aurea 'Blueby' plant details
Opuntia aurea 'Blueby' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia aurea 'Blueby'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, unique, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia aurea 'Blueby'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - 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
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Gardening facts about Opuntia aurea 'Blueby' plant
How to Grow Opuntia aurea 'Blueby'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - low
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