Erect Pricklypear
Scientific Name: Opuntia dillenii (Ker Gawl.) Haw.
Synonyms: Cactus dillenii Ker Gawl., Opuntia atrocapensis Small, Opuntia nitens Small, Opuntia stricta (Haw.) Haw. var. <i>dillenii</i> (Ker Gawl.) L.D. Benson, Opuntia tunoidea Gibbes, Opuntia zebrina Small
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Caryophyllidae / Caryophyllales / Cactaceae / Opuntia Mill./ Opuntia dillenii (Ker Gawl.) Haw.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | OPDI3 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Shrub |
| Native Locations | OPDI3 |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Erect Pricklypear.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 30 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Fertility Requirement | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 365 |
| Hedge Tolerance | Low |
| pH, Maximum | 8.4 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 1280 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 320 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 45 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 29 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 24 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Medium |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Active Growth Period | Spring |
| C:N Ratio | Low |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Red |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 6.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 9 |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
Reproduction
| Small Grain | No |
|---|---|
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Year Round |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Year Round |
| Bloom Period | Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | Yes |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
