This was my first purchase from myBageecha, quite satisfied. Worth the wait to receive the order.
It's 3rd week and can already see some new buds waiting for the bloom
Low
Maintenance
Medium
Size
Opuntia
Genus
Yes
With Pots
Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Twice A Week
Water Requirement
Low Maintenance,Outdoor
Use
Arborescent Prickly Pear
Family
Opuntia
Native
South America
Description
Opuntia leucotricha, commonly called the Arborescent Prickly Pear, is a tree-like cactus that can grow up to 4–5 meters tall. It develops upright woody stems and branching pads covered with clusters of fine white glochids and spines, giving it a distinctive silvery appearance.
From late spring through summer, it blooms vibrant yellow flowers, which mature into edible reddish fruits. This hardy, drought-tolerant cactus flourishes in full sunlight and requires minimal maintenance.
Environment
Demands full light growing for most of the year, except during the winter cycle. For the plant's health, light should be reduced to partial sun during this time.
Opuntia is a desert species . Water the plant when the top one inch of soil is dry. Allow the water to drain out of the pot and remove any excess from the saucer. During fall and winter, water lightly only every 2- 3 weeks. Like most cacti, this specimen demands sandy soil-bases that drain easily
Feed Cactus monthly with low nitrogen fertilizer but it should stop one month before the planned winter cycle for the plant's health.
Landscape Uses
It is an excellent plant for container growing. It always looks good and stays small.
