Opuntia canterae
Description: Opuntia canterae or elata is a fast growing more or less erect, much-branched shrubby succulent plant and in time can reach 3 meters height and spread, although 1-1.5 meters is more of the common size. The flower is a brilliant deep orange to yellow and appears from late spring throughout summer. The fruit is club-shaped and purple-red when ripe. The joints will occasionally exhibit white straight spines up to 3-4 cm long.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia elata |
| Common Name | Angel wings cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Deep orange to yellow |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a |
| Mature Size | 3 meters |
| Native Area | America |
| Resistance | 32f (0°c) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia elata |
| Common Name | Angel wings cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Deep orange to yellow |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a |
| Mature Size | 3 meters |
| Native Area | America |
| Resistance | 32f (0°c) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Opuntia canterae
Description: Opuntia canterae or elata is a fast growing more or less erect, much-branched shrubby succulent plant and in time can reach 3 meters height and spread, although 1-1.5 meters is more of the common size. The flower is a brilliant deep orange to yellow and appears from late spring throughout summer. The fruit is club-shaped and purple-red when ripe. The joints will occasionally exhibit white straight spines up to 3-4 cm long.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia elata |
| Common Name | Angel wings cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Deep orange to yellow |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a |
| Mature Size | 3 meters |
| Native Area | America |
| Resistance | 32f (0°c) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia elata |
| Common Name | Angel wings cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Deep orange to yellow |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a |
| Mature Size | 3 meters |
| Native Area | America |
| Resistance | 32f (0°c) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |