Opuntia lindheimeri

Redflower Cactus

Family: Cactaceae Cactus


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Orange, red, yellow
Bloom time Early Winter to Early
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, container, rock garden
Height 4' to 10' / 1.20m to 3.00m
Spread 4' to 10' / 1.20m to 3.00m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color n/a
Fruit color Purple, 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