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Opuntia macrocentra 'Tubac'

Tubac Purple Pad Opuntia

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Information by: Jerru Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This plant grows 4' tall and 4' wide and has greyish-green leaf pads that tint purple when it gets really cold out. It produces yellow flowers with red centers that bloom in late spring.

 

Plant Type

Succulent, Cactus

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green, Purple, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.