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Opuntia Species, Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntiaanacantha var. utikilio

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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 bispinosa
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness

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Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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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

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | August 2004 | neutral

Unlike the root species, this variety has elliptical only pads & yellow only flowers.

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