Opuntia ellisian
The spineless prickly pear is a great addition to the landscape for those seeking a cactus form, showy blooms and bright red fruits.
Opuntia ellisiana has been confused with Opuntia ficus indica.
Bloom color: red, pink, orange, yellow
Bloom time: May, June
Flowering: Spring (May-June).
Sun exposure: sun, part shade
Water needs: heat and drought-tolerant
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
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | May, june |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia ellisian |
| Common Name | Spineless prickly pear |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Red , pink , orange , yellow |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Mature Size | 4 feet |
| Native Area | Usa |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | May, june |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia ellisian |
| Common Name | Spineless prickly pear |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Red , pink , orange , yellow |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Mature Size | 4 feet |
| Native Area | Usa |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Opuntia ellisian
The spineless prickly pear is a great addition to the landscape for those seeking a cactus form, showy blooms and bright red fruits.
Opuntia ellisiana has been confused with Opuntia ficus indica.
Bloom color: red, pink, orange, yellow
Bloom time: May, June
Flowering: Spring (May-June).
Sun exposure: sun, part shade
Water needs: heat and drought-tolerant
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
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | May, june |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia ellisian |
| Common Name | Spineless prickly pear |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Red , pink , orange , yellow |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Mature Size | 4 feet |
| Native Area | Usa |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | May, june |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia ellisian |
| Common Name | Spineless prickly pear |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Red , pink , orange , yellow |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Mature Size | 4 feet |
| Native Area | Usa |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |