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Engelmann's Prickly pear, Calico Cactus

Scientific Name: Opuntia engelmannii var. engelmannii Engelmann
Synonym: Opuntia cantabrigiensis, Opuntia dillei, Opuntia discata, Opuntia engelmannii var. discata , Opuntia microcarpa, Opuntia phaeacantha var. discata , Opuntia procumbens, Opuntia subarmata, Opuntia tardospina, Opuntia tricolor
Family: Cactaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 8,9, 12-24
USDA: 9-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Arizona, California (USA)

Growth Habits: Succulent 6 to 12 feet high (1.8-3.6 m), 3 feet wide (90 cm)

Watering Needs: little or no water once established

Blooming Habits:
Pink to magenta flowers in summer.

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