Opuntia basilaris |
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Beavertail Prickly Pear Cactus |
This cactus grows 1'- 2' tall and 4' wide. Pads, which resemble Beaver tails, are blue-gray, sometimes with a bit of purple. New pads form on lower areas of the plant. Flowers are intensely rose purple from spring to early summer. This plant prefers full sun with fast draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established.
Plant Type
Cactus
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Blue, Green
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.