Opuntia microdasys var. cinnamon

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Cinnamon Cactus

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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:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.