Beavertail Cactus

Opuntia basilaris, Cactaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (fruiting)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Erect Prickly PearOpuntia stricta

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Elephant TreeBursera microphylla

Nurse PlantShade ProvisionWind Protection

Catclaw AcaciaAcacia greggii

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

CandelillaEuphorbia antisyphilitica

Candelilla latex compounds may provide pest protection for associated cacti

Engelmann's Prickly PearOpuntia engelmannii

Same-genus cacti with similar root systems and water requirements create competitive pressure

Tree ChollaCylindropuntia cholla

Related Cactaceae with similar shallow, spreading root systems competing for limited moisture

Pitaya AgriaStenocereus gummosus

Cactaceae species with different growth forms competing for limited desert resources and space

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlFood ProductionGround CoverWater Harvesting

Edible Parts

FruitsPads

Medicinal Uses

DiabetesWoundsDigestive

Common Questions

What zones does Beavertail Cactus grow in?

Beavertail Cactus grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Beavertail Cactus?

Good companions for Beavertail Cactus include Erect Prickly Pear, Elephant Tree, Catclaw Acacia.

Design guilds with Beavertail Cactus and see companion relationships visually.

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