How to grow Opuntia aciculata growing and care:
More than -2C
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing:
The white hair can cause skin problems
Recommended planting season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Snails, slugs
Pruning season:
All years
How to prune:
For design
Size of the plant?
50-80cm, 20-32 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
Orange to red flower, in the shape of the fruit
Pollination is done by:
Bees, butterfly, humming bird
Scientific name:
Opuntia aciculata
Categories
| Blooming Seasons |
- Spring flowers
- Summer flowers
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| Flower colors |
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| Climate |
- Desert Climate
- Mediterranean Climate
- Subtropics Climate
- Temperate Climate
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| Ornamental parts |
- Ornamental flower
- Ornamental plant
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| Plant growing speed |
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| Plant life-form |
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| Plant Uses |
- Drought tolerant plants
- Ornamental plants
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| Planting Season |
- Autumn Planting
- Spring Planting
- Summer planting
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| Plants sun exposure |
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| Watering plants |
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| Hardiness zone |
- Hardiness zone 10
- Hardiness zone 11
- Hardiness zone 13
- Hardiness zone 9
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