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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) — Originating from the coastal regions of California and extending down towards Mexico; during late, image 124

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — allowing for considerable ground coverage, image 127

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — Coastal Prickly Pear is an ideal selection; the Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) is a resilient, image 63

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — drought-tolerant cactus native to California's coastal regions; opuntia littoralis reaches a moderate, image 94

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — It thrives in full sun exposure and requires well-draining soils to prevent root rot; offering both, image 64

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — Once established, it demands minimal watering, aligning with water conservation principles; this, image 111

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — which are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter; coastal Prickly Pear is an ideal selection, image 85

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — presents a vibrant addition to any xeriscape or drought-tolerant landscape; cactus for full, image 122

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — cactus for full

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — scientifically designated as Opuntia littoralis; which are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter, image 52

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — allowing for considerable ground coverage

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — During late spring to early summer; paddle-shaped pads up to 8 inches long and clusters of yellow, image 60

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — drought-tolerant cactus native to California's coastal regions; opuntia littoralis reaches a moderate, image 48

Opuntia littoralis

Opuntia littoralis

Opuntia littoralis

Opuntia littoralis

Opuntia littoralis

Opuntia littoralis

Opuntia littoralis

Opuntia littoralis

Opuntia littoralis

Opuntia littoralis

Opuntia littoralis

Photographs by 10 contributors

PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Franz Xaver, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Vengolis, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Christian Ferrer, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Missvain, CC BY 4.0 · source
John Tann from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0 · source
Sam Fraser-Smith from Brisbane, Australia, CC BY 2.0 · source
CoastLoveOak, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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