Opuntia rufida (Blind Pricklypear)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Species | rufida |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | South Texas and north Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 90 - 120 cm |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Suitable for containers or in a desert garden. |
| Cultivation | Drought tolerant and needs well-drained soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Sandy desert plains. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are 7 cm and are bright yellow or red-orange. |
| Fruit Description | 2.5 cm long. |
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