Opuntia Species, Coastal Prickly Pear, Sprawling Prickly Pear, Western Prickly Pear

Opuntialittoralis

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Opuntia (op-UN-shee-a)
Species
littoralis (lit-tor-AY-liss)
Synonym
Opuntia semispinosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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
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:

Phoenix, Arizona

Malibu, California

Menifee, California

San Marino, California

El Reno, Oklahoma

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Menifee, CA (Zone 9a) | January 2015 | neutral

I have the red flowering variety, while someone I know a mile away seems to have the yellow flowering variety. I like it very much, exce...Read More

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | December 2004 | neutral

Yellow flowers, with magenta or red bases. Sometimes purpleish-rose bases.

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