Opuntia robusta var. Silver Dollar


Photo taken 10/10/19. Photo below of same pad taken 10/18/19.
Photo taken 10/18/19. Photo above of same pad taken 10/10/19.
Description: 

The Opuntia robusta var. Silver Dollar grows in a tree-like manner. At full maturity, specimens can reach heights of 15' (or taller). Mature specimens have an approximate width of 6'. This species pads are rounded and bluish-grey in tone. Pads are typically 1' in diameter. Flower is yellow.

This species falls into USDA hardiness zones 9a - 11. To thrive, this cactus requires full sun to partial shade. During the summer months, follow a moderate watering schedule. During wintertime, keep nearly entirely dry.

Plant Details
USDA Zone Information: 
9a - 11
Family: 
Cactaceae
Flower : 
Yellow
Ideal Light Conditions: 
Sun to partial shade
Ideal Water Conditions: 
Moderate in summer/Dry in winter
Speed of Growth: 
Fast
Mature Height: 
15'
Mature Width: 
6'
Latin Name: 
Opuntia robusta var. Silver Dollar
Common Name: 
Silver Dollar, Silver Dollar Cactus, Wheel Pear, Wheel Cactus

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Movies:

RoboCop (1987)
RoboCop 2 (1990)
Hot Pursuit (2015)

Television:

USA Network's Queen of the South (2019)

Botanical Gardens:

New York Botanical Gardens
Oklahoma City Zoo/Botanical Gardens
Mercer Arboretum in Houston, Texas
Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Houston, TX Zoo
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Houston, TX Rodeo

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