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Cactus Prickly Pear

$11.99 / 3.5"


Optunia vulgaria ficus indica · Item # 20367

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3.5"

Botanical Name: Optunia cochenillifera variegata
Common Name: Cactus Prickly Pear Variegated
Flower: Yellow flower during summer
Features: Native to South America, pads of green, white, pink, colours intensify with sunlight
Light: Minimum of 6 hours of direct sun per day
Water: Water twice a month in summer months and once a month through the winter
Temperature: Normal room temperature
Humidity: Thrive in hot, dry conditions. Too much humidity can lead to root rot. Average household humidity is good.
Fertilizer: Monthly with a balanced cacti fertilizer during spring and summer. Stop fertilizing in the fall and winter when it is no longer actively growing.
Harmful to pets?: No. These plants are safe for pets and children. The best practice is always to keep houseplants out of reach of small children and pets.