Opuntia milpa alta cactus Features
Morphology: The palms are large and thick, ovate to oblong, mainly thornless or with few thorns, with a medium to small number of areoles, and the flowers are yellow.
The fruit is oval, with an orange-yellow to red peel and an orange to orange-red flesh.
Color: The color is emerald green, the stem nodes are flat, ovate, and 14-45 cm long.
Cold resistance: It likes dryness, light, and heat; it can be planted outdoors in southern China if the winter temperature remains above 0℃, and greenhouses are used in the north.
Opuntia milpa alta cactus Size：
- Opuntia bergeriana is a large, upright cactus variety that can reach a height of more than 4 meters.
Opuntia milpa alta cactus Special Care or Planting instructions
- Light
Likes strong light, no need for shading all year round to ensure sufficient light
- Water
Generally, no watering is required. Pay attention to drainage during the rainy season to avoid water accumulation and root rot
- Soil
Suitable for growing in sandy alkaline soil with good permeability; if the soil is heavy, more organic base fertilizer can be applied to increase permeability
- Temperature
It is susceptible to frost damage below 0℃, and should be kept above 5 degrees for productive cultivation
- Fertilization
Sufficient fertilizer and water are needed in time during the growth period
Hot Tags: opuntia milpa alta, China opuntia milpa alta, Notocactus Buiningii, Modern Minimalist Style Pot, Gymnocalycium Ambatoense Cactus, Ariocarpus Retusus Cv Cauliflower, Cactus Mammillaria Plumosa, landscape plants
