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Opuntiaficus-indica

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Opuntia (op-UN-shee-a)

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Species

ficus-indica (FY-kuss IN-dih-kuh)

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Synonym

Cactus compressus

Cactus ficus-indica

Cactus opuntia

Opuntia cordobensis

Opuntia maxima

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

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)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

N/A

Bloom Color

Red

Orange

Red-Orange

Pale Yellow

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Xenomorf

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

Some call it a variety, some call it a cultivar. A few more glochids than the 'nearly spineless' variety and alot less spines and glochid...Read More

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