Opuntia Microdasys ‘Red’ 7 cm pot
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Estimated to be delivered on 19/02/2022 – 22/02/2022
Estimated to be delivered on 19/02/2022 – 22/02/2022
About this Item
Opuntia microdasys ‘Red’ (often O. microdasys var. rufida) is a spineless, shrubby cactus, growing up to 3 feet tall, characterized by segmented, green, bunny-ear-shaped pads covered in dense clusters of reddish-brown or rust-colored glochids (barbed bristles). It thrives in bright sunlight, needs well-draining soil, and is ideal for containers, producing pale yellow flowers, notes.
Key Characteristics
- Appearance: Distinctive, flat, rounded, fleshy pads resembling bunny ears. It is a bushy, clump-forming plant.
- Glochids: Features reddish-brown to copper-colored spots (glochids), rather than yellow or white found on other varieties. These tiny bristles are barbed and easily detach, requiring careful handling.
- Spines: Lacks long, hard, sharp spines.
- Flowers: Produces pale yellow to golden yellow flowers, sometimes aging to orange, generally in the spring.
- Fruits: Produces small, red to purple-red, egg-shaped fruits in the summer.
Care and Cultivation
- Light: Thrives in full sun, but requires bright, indirect light for indoor placement.
- Water: Needs “dry” watering—allowing the soil to completely dry between waterings, especially in winter.
- Soil: Requires a fast-draining, sandy cactus mix.
- Growth: Moderate growth rate; suitable for containers.
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