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Coastal Prickly Pear

Opuntia littoralis

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Overview

The Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) is a resilient, drought-tolerant cactus native to California's coastal regions. It features fleshy, paddle-shaped pads up to 8 inches long and clusters of yellow blooms that become purple-red fruits. This species typically reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads about 4-5 feet wide. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, adding a dramatic texture and warm tones to arid landscapes.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–10Type CactusClimate Arid
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — scientifically designated as Opuntia littoralis

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Cactus
Family
Cactaceae
Climate
Arid

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Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — It thrives in full sun exposure and requires well-draining soils to prevent root rot
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — offering both aesthetic appeal and minimal maintenance requirements; presents a vibrant addition to any, image 54
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — this sturdy cactus is well adapted to Mediterranean and subtropical climates.<br><br>Typically; pink and yellow
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — The Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) is a resilient; this species typically reaches 2-3 feet in height and
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — The Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) is a resilient; this species typically reaches 2-3 feet, image 93
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — this sturdy cactus is well adapted to Mediterranean and subtropical climates.<br><br>Typically; pink, image 56
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — which are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — cactus with pink and yellow blooms
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — presents a vibrant addition to any xeriscape or drought-tolerant landscape; cactus for full, image 53
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — cactus with pink and yellow blooms; exhibit a rich green hue and are dotted with areoles from which spines and
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — Once established, it demands minimal watering, aligning with water conservation principles
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — Opuntia littoralis reaches a moderate height of 3 to 4 feet and can spread approximately 4 to 6 feet, image 126
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — exhibit a rich green hue and are dotted with areoles from which spines and glochids (tiny; once, image 59
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — paddle-shaped pads up to 8 inches long and clusters of yellow blooms that become purple-red fruits; it, image 118
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — this sturdy cactus is well adapted to Mediterranean and subtropical climates.<br><br>Typically; pink, image 125
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — To integrate Opuntia littoralis into your landscape; cactus with pink and yellow blooms
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — cactus for full; to integrate Opuntia littoralis into your landscape, image 115
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — Once established, it demands minimal watering, aligning with water conservation principles; this, image 65
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — Opuntia littoralis reaches a moderate height of 3 to 4 feet and can spread approximately 4 to 6 feet, image 103
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — Once established, it demands minimal watering, aligning with water conservation principles; this, image 88
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — this species produces showy yellow flowers
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — This species typically reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads about 4-5 feet wide; drought-tolerant cactus native
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — drought-tolerant cactus native to California's coastal regions; opuntia littoralis reaches a moderate, image 71
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — this species produces showy yellow flowers; this sturdy cactus is well adapted to Mediterranean and subtropical
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