Description: This listing is for 1pad/cutting that is rooted. the one in the first 6 pictures.The mature plant is for reference only. The pad is about 3 1/2 inches tall and about 2 inches wide. it is shown in a 2 1/2 inch pot (not included) New growth starts out darker than the mature plant creating a beautiful contrast. Please look at all pictures!!! It is not perfect. it does have 2 small spots that are scared from hail damage. Growing Conditions Light: As desert cacti, Opuntias require maximum sunlight to thrive and should be kept in direct sunlight whenever possible. Water: Very little water is required. These drought-resistant plants grow best in hot, dry areas, and excessive water could cause them to rot. Temperature: Hot temperatures are best, but these cacti will tolerate a wide range of temperatures.Soil: The most important soil requirement for Opuntias is that it drains well. Other than that, basic potting soil is fine. These cacti will grow in rock gardens, as well.PropagationOpuntias can be propagated either by cuttings or by seed. To propagate by cuttings, sever pads from a plant and let them dry so the wounds heal. Place the plants in dry soil, and refrain from watering until they begin to grow to avoid rotting.Rinse the pulp from the seeds to propagate by seed, ensure they are thoroughly dry, and plant, ideally, in the spring. But, again, the crucial factor in keeping the seeds alive and growing is keeping their soil well-drained and dry.RepottingOpuntias will grow just fine in a garden but can also be grown in pots. To repot, ensure the soil is dry, remove the pot, and knock away the old soil. After treating any cuts with fungicide, place the Opuntia in a new pot and backfill it with potting soil. As with a new cutting, do not water a newly repotting cactus for a brief period to avoid rotting its roots. Use gloves and caution when handling.
Price: 5.75 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
End Time: 2024-09-07T03:22:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.5 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Number in Pack: 1
Features: Branching
Growth Stage: Rooted cutting
Personalize: No
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Genus: Opuntia
Growth Habit: Branching
Climate: Arid
Common Name: Prickly Pear
Plant Form: Cutting/Leaf
Soil Type: Gritty/well draining
Brand: Cactus
Growth Rate: Medium
Sunlight: Full Sun, Full sun to partial shade
Safety: Thorns
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Type: Cacti & Succulents
Watering: Light
