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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) — This species typically reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads about 4-5 feet wide; drought-tolerant, image 96
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — This species typically reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads about 4-5 feet wide
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, adding a dramatic texture and warm tones to arid, image 74
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — Opuntia littoralis reaches a moderate height of 3 to 4 feet and can spread approximately 4 to 6 feet wide
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — exhibit a rich green hue and are dotted with areoles from which spines and glochids (tiny; once, image 105
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — exhibit a rich green hue and are dotted with areoles from which spines and glochids (tiny; once, image 128
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — paddle-shaped pads up to 8 inches long and clusters of yellow blooms that become purple-red fruits; it thrives in
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 80
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — It thrives in full sun exposure and requires well-draining soils to prevent root rot; offering both aesthetic
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — pink and yellow flowers in the garden; scientifically designated as Opuntia littoralis, image 90
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — which are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter; coastal Prickly Pear is an ideal selection, image 131
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 95
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — It thrives in full sun exposure and requires well-draining soils to prevent root rot; offering both, image 87
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — presents a vibrant addition to any xeriscape or drought-tolerant landscape
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — which are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter; coastal Prickly Pear is an ideal selection, image 62
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — which are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter; coastal Prickly Pear is an ideal selection
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — cactus with pink and yellow blooms; exhibit a rich green hue and are dotted with areoles from which, image 114
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — Originating from the coastal regions of California and extending down towards Mexico; during late, image 55
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — drought-tolerant cactus native to California's coastal regions; opuntia littoralis reaches a moderate, image 117
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, adding a dramatic texture and warm tones to arid, image 120
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — During late spring to early summer; paddle-shaped pads up to 8 inches long and clusters of yellow, image 83
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — It thrives in full sun exposure and requires well-draining soils to prevent root rot; offering both, image 133
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — Coastal Prickly Pear is an ideal selection; the Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) is a resilient, image 109
Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — cactus with pink and yellow blooms; exhibit a rich green hue and are dotted with areoles from which, image 91
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