Consolea (Opuntia) rubescens ‘Cartoon’

An extra in a Bugs Bunny cartoon, this cactus sports few prickles, does well in pots. Moderate growth rate. Becomes treelike with age.
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height 5–12ft
width 6–10ft
tolerates Deer, Drought
water
needs
Low
hardy
to
28F
exposure Full Sun – Part Shade
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
origin Caribbean
sunset
zones
15–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP