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Opuntia phaeacantha

Englemann Prickly Pear

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Olin Miller

 

Description

This plant has sage-green pods and produces yellow-orange flowers tha bloom in summer. It is extremely drought tolerant and does well in full sun to partial shade with good drainage.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent, Cactus

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Spanish

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Foundation, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.