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    Opuntia macrocentra [Linda Callahan]

    Also Known As

    • Purple Prickly Pear

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Opuntia macrocentra [Linda Callahan] plant details

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the most attractive of our SW natives from an intermediate population, having some characteristics of O. purpurea. This, from our friend Linda Callahan. Mounding to 4' or more, the pads a pleasant light blue turning pink in bright sun and in Winter, topped with dark spines. Well drained soil, bright sun, keep out of excessive winter wet, excellent in container, USDA Zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Opuntia macrocentra [Linda Callahan] plant

    How to Grow Opuntia macrocentra [Linda Callahan]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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