American Beauty Cactus is a very diverse cacti, found all the way from Mexico to the North Yukon, this cactus can survive in temperatures ranging from 40 Celcius to -47 Celcius. With paddles up to 7" wide, and needles that can grow up to 7" long, this family is home to many very diverse Opuntia with flowers from Magenta and Red, to Yellow and White.
Details
Botanical Name
Opuntia Polycantha
Common Name
American Beauty Cactus
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
7 inches
Max Spread
7 inches
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
- Yellow
- Magenta
- Red
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Late Spring to Early Summer
Moisture
Dry to Average
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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