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 9–10Climate Arid

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — The Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) is a resilient

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cactaceae
Climate: Arid

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Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — scientifically designated as Opuntia littoralis; which are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter, image 121

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) — offering both aesthetic appeal and minimal maintenance requirements; presents a vibrant addition to any, image 123

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) — this sturdy cactus is well adapted to Mediterranean and subtropical climates.<br><br>Typically; pink, image 125

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) — allowing for considerable ground coverage, image 127

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) — During late spring to early summer; paddle-shaped pads up to 8 inches long and clusters of yellow, image 129

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — this species produces showy yellow flowers; this sturdy cactus is well adapted to Mediterranean and, image 130

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) — Coastal Prickly Pear is an ideal selection; the Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) is a resilient, image 132

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — It thrives in full sun exposure and requires well-draining soils to prevent root rot; offering both, image 133

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