Opuntia macrocentra violacea |
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Prickly Pear |
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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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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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
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.