Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Opuntia (op-UN-shee-a) Species: x vaseyi Synonym:Opuntia vaseyi Synonym:Opuntia covillei Synonym:Opuntia littoralis var. vaseyi Synonym:Opuntia mesacantha var. vaseyi Synonym:Opuntia occidentalis var. covillei
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage DeciduousUnknown Foliage Color UnknownHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)36-48 in. (90-120 cm) Spacing 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) Hardiness 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) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color UnknownBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsAllow cut surface to callous over before planting From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsUnblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |