Opuntia matudae
Opuntia matudae
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Opuntia
- Species:
- Opuntia matudae
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, orange, red
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm stratification required — 14–30 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after warm stratification; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
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