Opuntia lindheimeri var. aciculata

Also Known As

Texas Pricklypear

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'
W: 4'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Opuntia lindheimeri var. aciculata plant details

Opuntia lindheimeri var. aciculata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer bronze and red 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 lindheimeri var. aciculata

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: bronze and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, floriferous, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia lindheimeri var. aciculata

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cute and fuzzy, yet deceptively dangerous, this Texas native gets it's name from the latin for "covered with small pins", which refers to the many evenly dispersed orange glochids on its pads. Upright, spreading growth to 3' tall x 4' wide. Apricot-vermillion flowers emerge in late spring to early summer and are numerous. For full sun and well draining soil, even tolerating winter wet in the sharpest draining soils. Hardy USDA zone 7.