Description
Opuntia tuna monstrosa is a type of cactus which is drought tolerant and grows somewhat cylindrical.
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Item name
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Opuntia tuna monstrosa – Cactus Plant
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3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)
It has an appearance with numerous small cylindrical tubercles. It is a bushy cactus with cylindrical branches. Flowers are generally large and are born individually on the areoles.Plant Specifications*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name
Opuntia tuna monstruosa, Opuntia tuna monstrosa, Opuntia tuna monstrose
Maximum Reachable Height
Up to 15 cm
Flower Colour
Not defined
Bloom Time
Not defined
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow
Planting and careKeep in a bright sunny location.Try not to water the leaves, give water to soil only.Avoid overwatering as the roots may get rot.Water the plant in a morning, between 8 to 10 am.Avoid keeping in suffocated areas or in dark room.While, re-potting or propagating try not to disturb the roots.Required care in the winter season. If growing in a pot, then kept in indoors and growing in outside do mulching.Opuntia tuna monstrosa care
Re-pot when the plant performs clump and goes beyond the pot size. It should be done before or after the rainy season and in the spring season.
Re-pot with the following proportions:3 parts of potting soil,1 part of grit (pumice),1 part of the horticultural-grade sand,1/2 part of the compost etc.
Sunlight
Full sun, partial sun, at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day.
Watering
Low for the rainy season, Moderate for winter, More than moderate for a summer
Soil
Avoid excess organic contents in the soil.
Temperature
Ideal: 22 to 35 degrees C
Fertilizer
No need much. A peat-based compost should not be used.
Opuntia tuna monstrosa special feature
Survivals and growers of the summer.
Opuntia tuna monstrosa uses
Ornamental Use:
Its color and the appearance is appreciated by the various gardens
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