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Opuntia violacea var.macrocentra

Black Spine Violet Opuntia

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Description

This plant grows 4' tall and 4' wide; it has grayish green leaf pads that tint purple when it gets really cold. It produces yellow flowers with red centers that bloom in late spring.

 

Plant Type

Succulent, Cactus

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green, Purple, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Spanish

Accenting Features

Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.