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Opuntia, Prickly Pear Cactus 'Mesa Melon'

Opuntia

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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
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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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 leaf cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | April 2011 | positive

Unique color of flowers which are large, beautiful & watermelon colored. Medium large pads, with short spines. Low growing and sprawling ...Read More

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