Opuntia microdasys var. cinnamon
Cinnamon Cactus
Description
Cinnamon Cactus reaches 2' tall and 4' wide. Leaves are evergreen, thick pads with areoles that have reddish brown micro-needles (don't touch). Yellow flowers appear in spring. This plant prefers afternoon shade in desert areas, some watering in summer no watering in winter. Plant in well draining, sandy soil. Heat and cold tolerant.
Plant Type
Cactus
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Brown, Green, Red, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.