Common name:Old Man Cactus
Botanical name:Cephalocereus senilis
This perennial cactus will grow 20-50' and produces rose colored blooms. It does best in full sun and dry soil.
Common name:Violet Pad Opuntia
Botanical name:Opuntia macrocentra 'Tubac'
Opuntia violacea santa-rita is a cacti. Though perfectly hardy in the coldest winters, they need perfect drainage to survive winter freezes and thaws. It does well when grown in raised beds.
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Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.