Opuntia humifusa
Eastern prickly pear - devil's-tongue
- 30-40 cm high
- Yellow flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
- Semi-evergreen
- Very hardy
- Professionally packed for safe transport
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- Direct from our nursery
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 30 - 40 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | May - June |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Growth habit | Wide |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -25°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Summer dry, Very dry, Dry |
| Soil | Highly permeable, Pervious |
| Soil fertility | None to little |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Opuntia humifusa |
|---|---|
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Common names |
NL: schijfcactus, vijgcactus EN: Eastern prickly pear, devil's-tongue |
| Collection | Fabulous Fat Friends collection |
| Origin | America, North |
