Opuntia streptacantha
Opuntia streptacantha
- Native to:
- Guam | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
iNaturalist: © belemqueuedelapin (iNaturalist #14961335)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Opuntia
- Species:
- Opuntia streptacantha
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, orange, red
- 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, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from warm stratification; sow in well-draining mix and keep at 20-25°C.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash