Opuntia polyacantha

Plains pricklypear

syn. Opuntia rhodantha. Hardy cactus with oval, green discs and red-pink flowers.

Opuntia polyacantha plant © gardenmedia / coolplants  

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains pricklypear

syn. Opuntia rhodantha. Hardy cactus with oval, green discs and red-pink flowers.

Opuntia polyacantha in the garden

  • wildlife: for bees for butterflies
  • use: kitchen

botanical information about Opuntia polyacantha

  • Botanical name: Opuntia polyacantha
  • Genus: Opuntia
  • Family: Cactaceae
  • Other names: Plains pricklypear
  • synonyms: Opuntia rhodantha
  • origin: America, North

Features Opuntia polyacantha

height: 30-40 cm
flowering: May - June
color: red
leaf color: green, gray-green
habit: wide
growth: medium
level: moderate
light: full sun
moisture: summer dry, very dry, dry
soil texture: highly permeable, pervious
organic matter: none to little
winter zone: 5 [-25°C]
density: 5 - 7

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