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Opuntia, Prickly Pear Cactus 'Chinle'

Opuntiapolyacantha var. rhodantha

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Opuntia (op-UN-shee-a)

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Synonym

Opuntia rhodantha

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Pink

Coral/Apricot

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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