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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

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    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

    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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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
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    Opuntia phaeacantha

    aka Prickly Pear

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
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    Opuntia macrorhiza ssp. pottsii

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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-15"

    Width: 20"-30"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
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    Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri

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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 5'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri flower, foliage by Patricia Cunningham
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    Opuntia basilaris

    aka Beavertail Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Opuntia basilaris flower, form by Stan Shebs
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