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Opuntia Species, Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntiaviridirubra

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Opuntia (op-UN-shee-a)

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Species

viridirubra (vir-id-uh-ROO-bruh)

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Synonym

Platyopuntia viridirubra

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

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

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Xenomorf

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

The subspecies 'viridirubra' has pads that are about 4.5 inches long & 1-3 spines inch-and-a-half inches long.
The subspecies 'rub...Read More

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