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Opuntia Species, Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntiaanacantha

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Opuntia anacantha by Kell
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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 canina
Opuntia kiskaloro
Opuntia retrorsa
Opuntia roborensis
Opuntia utkilio
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | August 2004 | neutral

Pads are flat & narrow, elliptical or lance shaped, dark green & shiny. Blooms are yellow-ish orange to orange.

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