Description:
Opuntia macrocentra, commonly known as the golden spined prickly pear, is a striking cactus with red-tinged pads and long spines. It blooms bright yellow flowers with a red throat in spring and summer, which last only a day. This ground-hugging shrub can grow up to 4 feet tall and spread up to 10 feet wide. The purple tinge on its pads is due to betalain pigment, most prominent around the areoles and edges. It produces edible, juicy fruits that mature from summer to autumn. This cactus is frost hardy, tolerating temperatures as low as 19°F, and thrives in full sun or partial shade. It requires regular watering in summer but should be kept dry in winter. Suitable for USDA zones 6-10, it can handle extremely high summer temperatures.
Sources:
- [1] Opuntia macrocentra cutting: Planet Desert. Visit Source
- [2] Opuntia macrocentra Large Cluster: Planet Desert. Visit Source
- [3] Purple Prickly Pear 'Opuntia macrocentra': Planet Desert. Visit Source
- [4] Opuntia macrocentra cutting: Planet Desert. Visit Source
- [5] Opuntia macrocentra Large Cluster: Planet Desert. Visit Source
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| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
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| Planet Desert | Opuntia macrocentra Large Cluster ( 1 Gal.) |
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$42.49 |
| Planet Desert | Opuntia macrocentra cutting |
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$7.99 |