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Opuntia tunicata

 
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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Opuntia (op-UN-shee-a) (Info)
Species: tunicata (too-nih-KAY-tuh) (Info)

Category:
Perennials

Height:
Unknown - Tell us

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Evergreen
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Goodyear, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
El Paso, Texas
Lubbock, Texas
Falls Church, Virginia



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