Opuntia species - Cactus Plant

78 Reviews
₹ 209
₹ 209
₹ 209
Sold out

Description

Opuntia species is a type of cactus which is drought tolerant and grows somewhat cylindrical.

Sr Item name
1 Opuntia species - Cactus Plant
2 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Opuntia species has an appearance with numerous small cylindrical tubercles. It is a bushy cactus with cylindrical branches.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Opuntia species
Maximum Reachable Height Up to 15 cm
Flower Colour Not defined
Bloom Time Not defined
Difficulty Level Easy to grow

Planting and care

  • Keep in a bright sunny location.
  • Try not to water the leaves, give water to soil only.
  • Avoid overwatering as the roots may get rot.
  • Water the plant in a morning, between 8 to 10 am.
  • Avoid keeping in suffocated areas or in dark room.
  • While, re-potting or propagating try not to disturb the roots.
  • Required care in the winter season. If growing in a pot, then kept in indoors and growing in outside do mulching.

    Opuntia species care

    Re-pot when the plant performs clump and goes beyond the pot size. It should be done before or after the rainy season and in the spring season.

    Re-pot with the following proportions:3 parts of potting soil,1 part of grit (pumice),1 part of the horticultural-grade sand,1/2 part of the compost etc.

    Sunlight Full sun, partial sun, at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day.
    Watering Low for the rainy season, Moderate for winter, More than moderate for a summer
    Soil Avoid excess organic contents in the soil.
    Temperature Ideal: 22 to 35 degrees C
    Fertilizer No need much. A peat-based compost should not be used.

    Opuntia species special feature

    Survivals and growers of the summer.

    Opuntia species uses

    Ornamental Use:

    • Its color and the appearance is appreciated by the various gardens
    •
    Go to full site for latest OFFERS