Opuntia ellisiana

Spineless Prickly Pear, Thornless Cactus, Tiger Tongue

Family: Cactaceae Cactus


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Red, yellow
Bloom time Mid Summer
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Container, ground cover, specimen
Height 4' to 7' / 1.20m to 2.20m
Spread n/a
Growth rate Slow
Leaf color n/a
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy
Form Irregular or sprawling
Attributes and features Native to North America