Description
Opuntia is a type of cactus which is drought tolerant and grows somewhat cylindrical.
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 Specifications
Plant Height |
4 inch (10 cm) |
Plant Spread |
3 inch (8 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name |
Opuntia monacantha |
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 monacantha 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 monacantha special feature
Survivals and growers of the summer.
Opuntia monacantha uses
Ornamental Use:
- Its color and the appearance is appreciated by the various gardens