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Opuntia engelmannii

Engelmann's Prikly Pear

Plant photo of: Opuntia engelmannii
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer:

 

Description

Evergreen shrublike cactus grows at a moderate rate to 4' x 8'. Pads are medium green and covered in white-gray spines. Showy yellow flowers appear spring to early summer and are followed by dark red fruits. Birds relish the fruits. Accepts reflected sun. Native to the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Dry

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.