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Cumulopuntia boliviana
Also Known As
- Cumulopuntia echinacea
- Cumulopuntia famatinensis
- Cumulopuntia pampana
- Maihueniopsis boliviana
- Opuntia asplundii
- Opuntia boliviana
- Opuntia echinacea
- Tephrocactus albiscoparius
- Tephrocactus asplundii
- Tephrocactus bolivianus
- Tephrocactus echinaceus
- Tephrocactus melanacanthus
- Copana
- Espina
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 12"-15"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Cumulopuntia boliviana plant details
Cumulopuntia boliviana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cumulopuntia boliviana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cumulopuntia boliviana
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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By: Michael Wolf
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Cumulopuntia boliviana plant
How to Grow Cumulopuntia boliviana
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cumulopuntia for your garden
aka Opuntia fulvicoma, Tephrocactus fulvicomus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 24"-48"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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