Opuntia fulgida

Chainfruit Cholla

Family: Cactaceae Cactus


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink, red
Bloom time Early Winter to Early
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, container, rock garden, specimen
Height 6' to 12' / 1.80m to 3.60m
Spread 4' to 8' / 1.20m to 2.40m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color n/a
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy
Form Irregular or sprawling, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America