Opuntia Species, Big Bend Purplish Prickly Pear, Coyotillo

Opuntiaazurea var. parva

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Opuntia (op-UN-shee-a)
Synonym
Opuntia macrocentra var. minor
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
2"-3"
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Green Valley, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Desert View Highlands, California

San Leandro, California

Winchester, Kentucky

Lawton, Oklahoma

Burton, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Lawton, OK | August 2016 | positive

I have had this and a miniature variety in my Oklahoma garden for several years. The miniature does require some protection in the winte...Read More

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

This used to be known as Opuntia macrocentra var minor, but was reassessed and the location data and ploidy says that it should be Opunt...Read More

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