Opuntia basilaris
Opuntia basilaris, Beavertail Cactus.
Opuntia basilaris, Beavertail Cactus
Opuntia basilaris, Beavertail Cactus plant.
Opuntia basilaris in the Creosote woodland east of Barstow
Opuntia basilaris, Beavertail Cactus fruit.
Description
A small well behaved cactus that grows in the Mojave and Colorado Deserts. Native from Ridgecrest area to Utah and S. to Mexico. Give sun and little or no water. Very difficult in clay soils, acid soils, shade or areas of Conifer forests. Best in very fast draining soils and full sun.
Available at our Online store.
| Contact: |
pan@laspilitas.com |
We are currently not selling this plant through our Online storefront.
Available at our Santa Margarita store.
| Contact: |
bawilson@laspilitas.com |
| Hours: |
Open Saturday only from 9am to 4pm |
| Address: |
3232 Las Pilitas Rd.
Santa Margarita, CA 93453 |
We are currently not selling this plant through our Santa Margarita storefront.
Available at our Escondido store.
| Contact: |
escondido@laspilitas.com |
| Hours: |
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 4pm |
| Address: |
8331 Nelson Way
Escondido, CA 92026 |
We are currently not selling this plant through our Escondido storefront.
Characteristics
Opuntia basilaris Beavertail Cactus tolerates sand.
Opuntia basilaris Beavertail Cactus's foliage type is evergreen.
Opuntia basilaris Beavertail Cactus's flower color is violet.
Opuntia basilaris Beavertail Cactus's fruit is edible.
Communities
Communities for Opuntia basilaris Beavertail Cactus:Creosote Bush Scrub and Joshua Tree Woodland.
Ranges for Opuntia basilaris
| ph: | 6.00 to 8.00 |
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| usda: | 6 to 10 |
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| height[m]: | 0.10 to 0.40 |
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| width[m]: | 0.10 to 0.40 |
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| rainfall[cm]: | 20.00 to 50.00 |
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Last edited on 2012-01-08 18:10:08.
