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Brasiliopuntia Species, Brazilian Prickly Pear, Prickly Pear Cactus

Brasiliopuntiabrasiliensis

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Brasiliopuntia (bra-sil-ee-oh-PUN-tee-uh)
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Species
brasiliensis (bra-sill-ee-EN-sis)
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Synonym
Brasiliopuntia bahiensis
Brasiliopuntia neoargentina
Brasiliopuntia schulzii
Cactus brasiliensis
Opuntia brasiliensis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
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
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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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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
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Chandler Heights, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Carlsbad, California

Brooksville, Florida

Palm Coast, Florida

Mars Hill, North Carolina

Andrews, Texas

Brady, Texas

Mcallen, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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bikerfox
Fallbrook, CA | December 2018 | positive

Wondering about pruning this cacti....any recommendations?

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MagnoliaGroveNZ
(Zone 9b) | November 2012 | positive

Hardy outside in wet winter to -5C or -6C with reasonable drainage. Flowers heavily in December.

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flintstreetinns
Mars Hill, NC | July 2012 | positive

My brasiliopuntia is indoors(sunroom) in Asheville, NC. It is approx. 12 feet tall and put out dozens of bright yellow blossoms late last...Read More

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TX_gardener
Brady, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2010 | neutral

Identity unknown to me until today courtesy of Xenomorf; got one single "leaf" many years ago and it has multiplied into many plants, hav...Read More

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paulzie32
Lutz, FL | May 2007 | neutral

Is this the little opuntia that is usually found in cactus dish-gardens in supermarkets?

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | April 2005 | neutral

This plant can reach 66 feet or higher.
This species was reclassified out of the Opuntia genus into a genus of it's own,, 'Brasili...Read More

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palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | neutral

In its native Brazil this can grow up to 60' tall tree. THe cactus pads are space out along the succulent and woody branches just like l...Read More

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