Opuntia leucotricha

Prickly Pear Cactus

Family: Cactaceae Cactus


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Early Winter to Early
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, container, rock garden, specimen
Height 8' to 15' / 2.40m to 4.60m
Spread 8' to 15' / 2.40m to 4.60m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color n/a
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy
Form Irregular or sprawling
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive