Opuntia phaeacantha

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Cultivation

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Read about Opuntia phaeacantha in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Opuntia phaeacantha, Engelm. A diffuse, semi-prostrate, plant. 1-2 ft. high, and freely rooting from lower margin of joints: joints broadly obovate, moderately thick. 4-6 in. long: areoles about 1 in. apart, with short wool and reddish or brownish bristles; spines mostly toward margin or on apex of joints, 2-5. straight and stiff, reddish brown to almost black with lighter tips, 1-2½ in. long: fls. 2½ in. broad, yellow: fr. usually long- pyriform, 1 in. or less diam. and twice as long, purple, with greenish acid pulp. S. W. U. S. and Mex. Var. major, Hort., is a good form.—This species and a number of the following become deep purplish green during autumn and winter. In the spring they lose their purplish color to a large extent and take it on again in the fall. The spines are also much darker in winter than in summer. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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