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Opuntia Species, Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntiavitelliniflora

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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

vitelliniflora (vy-tel-lin-uh-FLOR-uh)

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Synonym

Opuntia vitelliniflora subsp. vitelliniflora

Platyopuntia vitelliniflora

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

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

Pale Yellow

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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

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