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Opuntia is a type of cactus which is drought tolerant and grows somewhat cylindrical.
It contains
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Opuntia monacantha - Cactus Plant |
| 2 | 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
It has an appearance with numerous small cylindrical tubercles. It is a bushy cactus with cylindrical branches. Flowers are generally large and are born individually on the areoles.
| Plant Height | 4 inch (10 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 3 inch (8 cm) |
| Common Name | Opuntia monacantha |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 15 cm |
| Flower Colour | Not defined |
| Bloom Time | Not defined |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
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. |
Survivals and growers of the summer.
Ornamental Use:
Plant Opuntia seeds in the spring season, to grow Opuntia plant through seed consider the following points 1. Use a pot having a 3-inch upper diameter and drainage holes. 2. Fill the pot with well-drained soil. To sow seeds make a hole about 1/2 inch in soil, place seeds in it, cover with soil and apply water. 3. Maintain the moisture in soil by applying water if soil in pot (3-4 inch) feels dry to touch. 4. Keep the pot at a location receiving indirect bright light. Seeds will germinate within a week. Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com
Consider the following steps for plant Opuntia pads 1. Six-month-old pads are removed from the plant and set out in a dry area to form a callus on the cut end for several weeks. 2.Once your pots are ready to go use a pot having a 3-inch upper diameter and drainage holes. 3. Fill the pot with well-drained soil lay the cactus pads on top of the soil. Just lay them flat, right on top of the soil. 4. Maintain the moisture in the soil by applying water if soil in the pot (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch. 5.Keep the pot at a location receiving indirect bright light. Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com
The function of photosynthesis in the Opuntia plant is performed by stem.
You can plant Opuntia cactus through cuttings. To grow plant through cuttings consider the following points 1. To grow the plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes. 2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well-drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot. 3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil. 4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location. 5.Water the plant when topsoil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
You can plant Opuntia humifusa cactus through seeds and cuttings. To grow Opuntia humifusa through cuttings consider the following points 1. To grow the plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes. 2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well-drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot. 3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil. 4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location. 5.Water the plant when topsoil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
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