Opuntia aciculata
Opuntia aciculata, commonly known as Chenille prickly-pear, is an evergreen perennial cactus that thrives in full sun and requires low watering. It grows to a height of 0.15–0.3 meters and prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils. This cactus is suitable for USDA zones 5–10 and blooms with yellow flowers in July, August, and September. It attracts pollinators.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.15–0.3 m
Spread
0.3–0.6 m
Zones
5–10
Flower colors