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Opuntia Species, Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntiagomei

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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
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 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
Magenta (pink-purple)
Red
Orange
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | May 2014 | neutral

There is a popular cultivated form of this species known as "Old Mexico" which is spineless and have lemon Yellow flowers. The edges of t...Read More

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