Botanical Name | Opuntia microdasys |
Description | A fine and showy cactus with smaller pads that are covered with bright white, fuzzy-looking dots that eventually turn brown. Yellow flowers in summer are followed by red fruits. Heat and drought tolerant. Easy to grow. Performs best when planted in well drained soils. |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Height x Width | 3-4' H x 3-4' W |
Water | Little water needed |
Zones | Zones 8-10 |
Fertilization | Requires no fertilizer. |
Pruning | Little or no pruning is necessary. |
PC # | CsNH13272 |