Opuntia ellisian 'Spineless Prickly Pear'

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A small Opuntia ellisian 'Spineless Prickly Pear' cactus with a round green pad and new shoots rests on pebbles by a light wood backdrop.
Close-up of a green Spineless Prickly Pear cactus pad with small spines and two pink buds, surrounded by additional green pads.
Close-up of Opuntia ellisiana 'Spineless Prickly Pear' with fresh growth and more small cacti visible in a greenhouse in the background.
Close-up of Opuntia ellisiana 'Spineless Prickly Pear' with fresh green pads, tiny spines, brown spots, and blurred cactus in background.
Opuntia ellisian 'Spineless Prickly Pear' cactus with upright growth in a pot, displayed against a light wooden background.
Close-up of Opuntia ellisiana spineless prickly pear cactus pads with pink buds and wilted blooms, surrounded by lush green pads.
Pink and yellow flowers cluster on green Opuntia ellisiana 'Spineless Prickly Pear' pads, surrounded by soil and spineless cacti.
Close-up of a green Opuntia ellisiana 'Spineless Prickly Pear' pad with three new shoots, among rows of cacti in small pots.
Opuntia ellisian 'Spineless Prickly Pear' cactus in a pot with small rocks, set against a light wooden background.
Spineless Prickly Pear pad with tiny spines and opening pink bud, showing unique cactus texture and new growth.
Opuntia ellisian 'Spineless Prickly Pear' cactus with flat, rounded green pads in a pebble-filled pot against a wooden background.
Close-up of Opuntia ellisiana Spineless Prickly Pear in sandy soil with pink and orange flower buds, among other potted cacti.
A small Opuntia ellisian &
Close-up of a green Spineless Prickly Pear cactus pad with small spines and two pink buds, surrounded by additional green pads.
Close-up of Opuntia ellisiana &
Close-up of Opuntia ellisiana &
Opuntia ellisian &
Close-up of Opuntia ellisiana spineless prickly pear cactus pads with pink buds and wilted blooms, surrounded by lush green pads.
Pink and yellow flowers cluster on green Opuntia ellisiana &
Close-up of a green Opuntia ellisiana &
Opuntia ellisian &
Spineless Prickly Pear pad with tiny spines and opening pink bud, showing unique cactus texture and new growth.
Opuntia ellisian &
Close-up of Opuntia ellisiana Spineless Prickly Pear in sandy soil with pink and orange flower buds, among other potted cacti.

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

May--june

Flower Color

Red --pink --orange --yellow

Growth Rate

Fast

Hardiness Zone

7

Mature Size

4 feet

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)
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Opuntia ellisian 'Spineless Prickly Pear'

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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

May--june

Flower Color

Red --pink --orange --yellow

Growth Rate

Fast

Hardiness Zone

7

Mature Size

4 feet

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)
Attribute Value
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.)

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