Opuntia polyacantha
Plains pricklypear
- 30-40 cm high
- Red to dark red flowers
- Silvery-grey foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Very hardy
syn. Opuntia rhodantha. Hardy cactus with oval, green discs and red-pink flowers.
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 | Red |
| Leaf colour | Grey-green, Green, Grey-green, Green |
| 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 polyacantha |
|---|---|
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Common names | EN: Plains pricklypear |
| Synonyms | Opuntia rhodantha |
| Origin | America, North |
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