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 | Mid springearly fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia canterae |
| Common Name | Gymnocalycium amerhauseri subs. Altagraciense |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Cream/tan |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Growth Habit | Flattened cactus |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | Argentina |
| Resistance | 12°c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Mid springearly fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia canterae |
| Common Name | Gymnocalycium amerhauseri subs. Altagraciense |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Cream/tan |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Growth Habit | Flattened cactus |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | Argentina |
| Resistance | 12°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 | Mid springearly fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia canterae |
| Common Name | Gymnocalycium amerhauseri subs. Altagraciense |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Cream/tan |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Growth Habit | Flattened cactus |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | Argentina |
| Resistance | 12°c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Mid springearly fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia canterae |
| Common Name | Gymnocalycium amerhauseri subs. Altagraciense |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Cream/tan |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Growth Habit | Flattened cactus |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | Argentina |
| Resistance | 12°c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |