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Tacinga

Tacingax quipa

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Tacinga (ta-SING-a)

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Synonym

Opuntia quipa

Tacinga quipa

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Xenomorf

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

This plant is a naturally occuring hybrid of Tacinga inamoena & Tacinga palmadora.
The Tacinga's are a members of the subfamily Op...Read More

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