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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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).