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0Opuntia fragilis (Nutt.) Haw.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Opuntia1
- Native distribution
- North America, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washinguncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
18 synonyms
- Cactus fragilis Haw.
- Cactus fragilis Nutt.
- Opuntia brachyarthra Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow
- Opuntia fragilis brachyarthra (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) Schelle
- Opuntia fragilis brachyarthra (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) F.A.C.Weber
- Opuntia fragilis brachyarthra (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) W.A.Weber
- Opuntia fragilis brachyarthra (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) J.M.Coult.
- Opuntia fragilis caespitosa L.H.Bailey
- Opuntia fragilis denudata E.F.Wiegand & Backeb.
- Opuntia fragilis fragilis (Nutt.) Haw.
- Opuntia fragilis parviconspicua Backeb.
- Opuntia fragilis tuberiformis L.H.Bailey
- Opuntia pes-corvi J.LeConte ex Chapm.
- Opuntia pescorvae J.LeConte
- Opuntia pescorvae J.LeConte ex Chapm.
- Opuntia sabinii Pfeiff.
- Terecaulis fragilis (Nutt.) Berge
- Tunas fragilis (Nutt.) Nieuwl. & Lunell
Opuntia fragilis, known by the common names brittle pricklypear and little prickly pear, is a prickly pear cactus native to much of western North America.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Opuntia fragilis · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Thre) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q138387 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Opuntia fragilis.jpg · Public domain
- Wikipedia (hu) – Törékeny fügekaktusz · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Opuntia fragilis · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Opuntia fragilis · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-30 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Opuntia tip: Its tiny glochids lodge in skin – handle it with tongs or folded newspaper.
Glochids injure skin and mouth. De-spined pads are great tortoise food.
Opuntia fragilis – what to know
Opuntia fragilis – family: Cactaceae, genus: Opuntia. Native range: North America, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New M…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. -30 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Opuntia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Opuntia fragilis?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Opuntia fragilis need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Opuntia fragilis get?
Frost-hardy to about -30 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Opuntia fragilis toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Opuntia fragilis flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Opuntia: Typical flowering time: May, June.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Opuntia
Data sources: GBIF.org – Opuntia fragilis (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q138387 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Opuntia fragilis.jpg (Public domain) · Wikipedia – Törékeny fügekaktusz (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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