General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Other: Drought Deciduous
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Layering
Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil
With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Goes Dormant

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Common names
  • Prickly Pear
Also sold as:
  • Opuntia 'Desert Snow Pine'

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Location: Mesa, Arizona
Date: 1/11/2022 12pm
Opuntia Desert Snow Pine in my garden
Location: Riverton, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-06-23
Location: Fairfax, VA

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