Opuntia arenaria
Opuntia arenaria
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northeast
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Opuntia
- Species:
- Opuntia arenaria
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification; germination can be slow and erratic.
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