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Prickly Pear Cactus
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Medium size plant:
• Nursery Pot Ø: 17cm
• Fits our medium pots
• Recommended decorative pot Ø: 19-22cm
• Approx plant height: 40cm
Large size details:
• Nursery Pot Ø: 17cm
• Fits our large pots
• Recommended decorative pot Ø: 20-25 cm
• Approx plant height: 60-70cm
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Light Requirements
Bright, indirect to direct sunlight
Cacti will thrive in bright indirect light or direct full sun. They’re perfect for South and South-West facing window sills that receive sunlight too strong for most houseplants.
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Watering Schedule
Weekly watering
Water once every 2 - 3 weeks, allowing its soil to completely dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering and root rot. During winter water once a month.
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Humidity
Lower humidity
Cacti do not have any particular humidity requirements - but are not suited to very humid environments like bathrooms or terrariums.
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Sad Plant Signs
Wrinkled stem or leaves, yellowing, mushy leaves
Wrinkled stem or leaves: under-watered. Dry out between waterings, then water thoroughly.
Yellow, mushy leaves: over-watered, possible root rot. Stop watering until the soil has dried out. Check if the roots have died.
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This colourful Prickly Pear Cactus has flat, round paddles that continue to grow up and out every year. They can reach a whopping 2 meters high and are textured with bumps and spikes. In the spring and summer months, this cacti blossoms colourful flowers that then turn into fruit! It's a hard to kill character that loves to bask in the sunshine.
Style tip
Bring the outside in
Place larger plants by windows and smaller plants on tabletops to gradually draw the eye from the outside in.
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Plant Bio
Optunia Vulgaris; Prickly Pear; Paddle Cactus; Nopal Cactus
This Prickly Pear Cactus is 1 of 90 Optunia species that can found across the depths of America. Part of the Cactaceae family, it's natural habitat is on rocky hillsides, amongst boulders, and in areas where the soil is sandy or gravelly. Fun fact: The Prickly Pear Cactus was selected by the Texas Legislature in 1995 to be the State Plant of Texas.
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Plant attributes
Pet-Friendly
Characteristics Non-toxic to pets & children
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