Opuntia macrocentra violacea

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Description

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

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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, Fire Resistant

 

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.