Opuntia phaecantha • Mature Height: 4′ • Mature Width: 10′ • Light Requirements: Full sun • Water Requirements: Water every 2 weeks withholding water in winter • Fertilizers: Dr Q’s Desert Plant & Cactus Food, 5-10-9
Description
Spreading spiny variety to 4 x 10 feet has large yellow flowers followed by rose-red fruit in late spring and early summer. Give this one some room in any desert landscape. Deep water every 2 weeks withhold water in winter.