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Chenille Prickly pear

Scientific Name: Opuntia aciculata Griffiths
Synonym: Opuntia engelmannii var. aciculata , Opuntia lindheimeri var. aciculata
Family: Cactaceae

Picture taken mid-June

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 8-24
USDA: 8-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Southwestern USA, northwestern Mexico

Growth Habits: Succulent to 3 foot tall (90 cm)

Watering Needs: little or no water once established

Propagation: Cuttings

The species name "aciculata" comes from the Latin for "covered with small pins (that were used for headdress)".

Blooming Habits:
Yellow flowers

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