Opuntia chlorotica (Pancake Pear Cactus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Species | chlorotica |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Southwestern United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°F) | 10 |
| Height | 0.9 - 2 m |
| Spread | 0.3 - 0.6 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright-spreading. |
| Landscape | In potted succulent collections, among rock gardens, as an accent plant, in mass plantings, as a potted patio or indoor plant or as a specimen. |
| Propagation | Propagate from woody stem cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Plant in loose, well-draining cactus mix, gravelly or sandy soils in full sun. Repot annually to encourage new growth. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Dry, rocky desert walls. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Cladodes suborbicular or orbicular in shape, measuring between 0.1 - 0.3 m in diameter grow upward, connecting together. Areoles insignificant, 2 - 3 mm in diameter and carry between 2 - 6 spines, measuring from 3 - 6 cm in length each. |
| Flower Description | Highly showy open cup-shaped blooms, measuring between 5 - 8 cm in diameter appear on the edges of mature cladodes. |
| Colour Description | Medium green to sage green succulent bodies with dark brownish black spines and areoles. Golden yellow, vivid orange or bright red blooms. |
| Texture Description | Coarse. |
Photographs
Opuntia chlorotica, form.
Opuntia chlorotica, leaf.
Opuntia chlorotica, flower.
Opuntia chlorotica, form (2).