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Paraguay Cactus, Orange Tuna Cactus
Opuntia paraguayensis
This cactus is an easy grower with thick pads and long sharp spines. Can tolerate some shade, protect from hard frosts. Synonym: Opuntia bonaerensis, Opuntia quimlo
- Plant type: Cactus
- Maintenance level: Low
- Water requirement: Low
- Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
- Height range: 4–8 Feet
- Width range: 2–6 Feet
- Canopy value: 13 ft²
- Growth rate: Medium
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen
- Flower color: Yellow, Orange
- Flower season: Summer
- Fruit color: Green
- Fruit season: Summer
- Design style: Thorns/Spines
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 20 °F
- Soil preference: Sand, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
- Native location: Paraguay South America
- PH preference: Alkaline/Basic
- USDA hardiness zone: 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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