Opuntia macrocentra 'Tubac'

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Violet Pad Opuntia

 
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Description

Opuntia violacea santa-rita is a cacti. Though perfectly hardy in the coldest winters, they need perfect drainage to survive winter freezes and thaws. It does well when grown in raised beds.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent, Cactus

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Purple

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.