Baby Rita cactus apple
Opuntia 'Baby Rita'
USDA zones6 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Baby Rita' cactus apple (Opuntia 'Baby Rita') is a succulent for borders, containers, rock gardens, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. It is evergreen, and it handles drought and salt well. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit it. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Paddle plant, Stonecrop, and Fountain grass.