Botanical Name: Opuntia violacea var.macrocentra Add
Common Name: Violet Pad Opuntia  
Plant photo of: Opuntia violacea var.macrocentra
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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

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  • Description

  • Notes

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