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Opuntia Species, Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntiaamyclaea

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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
Cactus decumanus
Opuntia elongatus
Opuntia decumana
Opuntia elongata
Opuntia lanceolata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height

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Spacing

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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
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
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | August 2004 | neutral

Has been cultivated since before Hispanic times. Origin not certian, but probably Mexico. Also cultivated widely in Europe.

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