Botanical Name: Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri
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Common Name: Cow Tongue Prickly Pear  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Cactus

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Information by: George Hull MSN
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  • Description

  • Notes

The pads on this variety are elongated and resemble a tongue. More tolerant of moderate shade than many cacti, but provide good drainage. Old plants sprawl and become large. Beautiful yellow to orange flowers in the spring. Subject to cochineal scale infestations. Prevent by washing off frequently with strong jets of water.