Opuntia gomei 'Old Mexico' cactus Features
Form: The palms are large, thin, light green with irregularly wavy and serrated edges.
Flower Color: Large, colorful yellow flowers bloom from spring to summer.
Harvest: Hardy to about 10°F (-12°C), suitable for gardens in USDA zones 8 and above.
Opuntia gomei 'Old Mexico' cactus Size：
- Opuntia gomei 'Old Mexico' is a thornless selection that grows as a large, spreading shrub that can reach 5 feet tall and 8 feet wide.
Opuntia gomei 'Old Mexico' cactus Special Care or Planting instructions
- Light
Opuntia gomei 'Old Mexico' is best grown in full sun to partial shade, but full sun is best.
- Water
This drought-tolerant cactus should be watered moderately, once or twice a month in summer to keep it healthy. Potted plants need to be watered 1-2 times a week in summer.
- Soil
Prefers loose, well-drained soils, and can be sandy, rocky, and well-drained.
- Fertilization
Most potting soils contain enough nutrients for the plant to grow. When the plant has exhausted the nutrients in the soil, it may have grown large enough to require a larger pot. To replenish the nutrients of this plant, repot the Opuntia gomei 'Old Mexico' when it doubles in size or at least once a year.
- Harvest Zone
Opuntia gomei 'Old Mexico' can be grown outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 8a-10b
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