Opuntia staffordae
Opuntia staffordae is a perennial ornamental cactus that thrives in full sun with low water needs. It grows to a height of 0.15–0.3 meters and blooms with yellow and orange flowers in July and August. It prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils and is evergreen. This plant attracts pollinators and is not toxic.
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
This cactus requires full sun and very low water. It is suitable for USDA zones 5–10 and reaches a height of 0.15–0.3 meters. The soil can be sandy, loamy, or chalky.
Opuntia staffordae is an evergreen plant that blooms with yellow and orange flowers in July and August. It is beneficial for pollinators and is not toxic.