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Opuntia phaeacantha

Sprawling Prickly Pear

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Information by:         Photographer: Olin Miller

 

Description

This attractive cactus grows slowly to 3' x 3'. It has sage-green pads and yellow-orange flowers that bloom in summer. It is extremely drought tolerant. Accepts full sun to partial shade. Needs good drainage.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent, Cactus

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Spanish

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Foundation, With Rocks

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.