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Opuntia articulata


Pine cone cactus




Origin:  Native to South America.
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Opuntia
Species
articulata
Category
Tropicals
USDA Hardiness Zone
8b - 9a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
8b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4
Temperature (°C)
- 10 to - 5
Temperature (°F)
14 to 23
Height
0.1 - 0.5 m
Spread
0.2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
A short cacti with paper-like foliage. Drought resistant.
Landscape
Succulent garden, container, and rock garden.
Cultivation
Plant in loose, well-draining cactus mix, sandy or gravelly soil in full sun. Allow soil to dry completely between waterings.
Shape
Upright-spreading.
Pests
No notable pests or diseases.
Habitat
Open, arid terrain.
Notable Specimens
Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Propagate by stem cuttings or layering.
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