OPUNTIA BASILARIS VAR. BRACHYCLADA
Common Name(s): Mini Purple Prickly Pear
Origin: California Deserts, USA
Size: 8"' - 1' h x 2' - 4' w
Type: Cactus (Drought Tolerant)
Light: Full Sun to Half Day Sun
This dwarf purple prickly pear cactus is a great addition to drought tolerant, hillside and xeriscape gardens. Full sun to half day sun is ideal with well drained soil. Blue green round pads will turn purple in extreme weather bearing small red toothpick like thorns. Medium sized magenta pink flowers appear in Spring attracting bees, butterflies and birds. Drought tolerant, be sure not to over water in Winter. Frost hardy and fire resistant. Great container plant.
