Opuntia echinocarpa

Cholla Cactus, Silver Cholla, Tuna Cholla

Family: Cactaceae Cactus


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Mid Spring
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Container, rock garden, specimen
Height 39" to 5' / 100cm to 1.60m
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Leaf color n/a
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America