Opuntia galapageia cactus Features
Morphology: The stem has flat, fleshy green pads that are usually egg-shaped, with upper branches broadly obovate, obovate-elliptical or nearly rounded, 45 cm long, 32 cm wide, and 1.2-2 cm thick
Thorns: Sparsely distributed nests, prominent, clustered at the base of the thorns, often thickening and increasing in number as they grow, with 5-35 yellow to brownish-yellow thorns per nest, up to 12 cm long, densely covered with short cottony hairs and barbed bristles
Flowers and Fruits: Flowers are lateral, with large yellow flowers, 10 cm long, and produce green "cactus" fruits, which are round or oval fruits over 7 cm long and covered with short thorns and glochids or prickles
Opuntia galapageia cactus Size：
- Opuntia galapageia is a fleshy shrub or small tree, up to 5 meters in height, with a well-developed trunk and a rounded crown.
Opuntia galapageia cactus Special Care or Planting instructions
- Light
Opuntia galapageia needs plenty of sunlight. It is recommended to place it within 1 foot of a south-facing window to maximize its growth potential.
- Water
This cactus is very drought-tolerant. When watering, the soil should be allowed to dry completely between waterings. The amount of water should be small, usually 0.8 cups of water every 12 days.
- Soil
You should choose a well-drained soil. It is recommended to use a 1:1 mixture of Akadama and humus.
- Fertilization
Opuntia galapageia grows slowly and does not require additional fertilizer. Changing the potting soil once a year can provide sufficient nutrition.
- Cold resistance
It has strong cold resistance and can tolerate temperatures of -5° to -10°C, but the frequency of watering should be reduced in winter to about once a month.
- Propagation
It can be propagated by cuttings. After separating the palm pieces, leave them for a few days. After the cut is dry and callus tissue is formed, it can be planted in well-drained soil.
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