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Pterocactus

Pterocactusaustralis

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pterocactus (ter-oh-KAK-tus)

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Species

australis (aw-STRAL-iss)

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Synonym

Opuntia australis

Pterocactus arnoldianus

Pterocactus australis var. arnoldianus

Pterocactus valentinii var. arnoldianus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Pale Yellow

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

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Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2005 | neutral

The flowers are yellow with a pink or brown tint.
The leaves on all Pterocactus are small and fall away early.

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