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Opuntia macrocentra
Prickly Pear Cactus, Opuntia violacea macrocentra
| The edible prickly pear and the infamous cholla are two distinct members of this diverse group of desert plants. They represent, respectively, the two halves of this genus -- plants with flat, broad joints, and those with cylindrical ones. Regardless, all Opuntias have many-petaled, showy flowers in yellow, white, orange, purple or red, and edible fruits. Need full sun and excellent drainage. Watch out for tufts of small bristles that dot the leaves. |
Its form is between a shrub and a tree with joints or segments up to 7 inches long. Spines up to 7 inches long grow on the upper margin and below.
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Attributes - Opuntia macrocentra
Plant Type: Succulent
Bloom Season: Late Spring through Mid Summer
Flower Color: Red, Yellow
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 4 ft. to 7 ft.
Width: 7 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun
Climate: Zones 9, 10, 11
Notes: Thrives in Dry Climates, Hot Climates. Container Plants, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers.
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Related Plants
Opuntia basilaris, Opuntia bigelovii, Opuntia echinocarpa, Opuntia ficus-indica, Opuntia fulgida, Opuntia littoralis littoralis, Opuntia littoralis vaseyi, Opuntia microdasys, Opuntia phaeacantha, Opuntia robusta, Opuntia spinosior, Opuntia tunicata, Opuntia vulgaris variegata
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