Opuntia stenopetala (Nopal Serrano)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Species | stenopetala |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Spread | 2.4 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Opuntia stenopetala works well in rock garden or as a container plant. |
| Propagation | From seed or stem cuttings. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Rockey and sandy plains of Mexico. |
| Leaf Description | Oblong and flat leaves that are 2 mm thick and 10 - 20 cm long and green. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are an orange-red colour. |
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