Opuntia Ficus-Indica Variegata
Opuntia Ficus-Indica 'Sunburst'-Variegated Form
Original:vibrant flat shaped cactus, one of the very few naturally occurring white-variegated variation of the larger Prickly Pear cactus Opuntia monacantha. This cactus is marbled with white, creamy-white, yellow, green and sometimes also with pink in varying patterns.Sun exposure: Full SunGrowth habits: Odd shrubby or tree-like plant that forms wonderfully tortured shapes usually less than 50 cm tall, but occasionally up to 1 m or more meters tall. To many it looks stretched or etiolated due to lack of light, but its actually a monstrous form.Stem: Long, smooth, flattened beautifully green, yellow and pink covered in tiny hair spines.Watering needs: Outside filtered sunlight or afternoon shade, but tolerate bright sun too, inside it needs bright light, and some direct sun. Subject to sunburn if exposed to direct sun for too long during the hottest hours in mid summer.Propagation: CuttingsBlooming habits: Small red flowers New:Opuntia are commonly referred to as 'Prickly Pear' plants and are native to the Americas. Prickly pears typically grow with flat, rounded pads (cladodes) armed with two kinds of spines; large, smooth, fixed spines and small, hairlike prickles called glochids. Opuntia species are the most cold-tolerant of the lowland cacti. Requires porous cactus soil and adequate airflow. Water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost; hardy to 32F.
Contributed by @Christiani.blooms
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Opuntia Ficus-Indica 'Sunburst'-Variegated Form
Latin name
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Variegata
type
Flowering plant
family
Cactaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.30 M
0.50 M
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Variegata
Original:vibrant flat shaped cactus, one of the very few naturally occurring white-variegated variation of the larger Prickly Pear cactus Opuntia monacantha. This cactus is marbled with white, creamy-white, yellow, green and sometimes also with pink in varying patterns.Sun exposure: Full SunGrowth habits: Odd shrubby or tree-like plant that forms wonderfully tortured shapes usually less than 50 cm tall, but occasionally up to 1 m or more meters tall. To many it looks stretched or etiolated due to lack of light, but its actually a monstrous form.Stem: Long, smooth, flattened beautifully green, yellow and pink covered in tiny hair spines.Watering needs: Outside filtered sunlight or afternoon shade, but tolerate bright sun too, inside it needs bright light, and some direct sun. Subject to sunburn if exposed to direct sun for too long during the hottest hours in mid summer.Propagation: CuttingsBlooming habits: Small red flowers New:Opuntia are commonly referred to as 'Prickly Pear' plants and are native to the Americas. Prickly pears typically grow with flat, rounded pads (cladodes) armed with two kinds of spines; large, smooth, fixed spines and small, hairlike prickles called glochids. Opuntia species are the most cold-tolerant of the lowland cacti. Requires porous cactus soil and adequate airflow. Water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost; hardy to 32F.
Propogation by cuttings
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Angel Wings cactus can be propagated from seeds or from pads. Growing Angel Wings from pad is comparatively easy than seeds. To facilitate the rooting it is preferable to wait until the cuts are perfectly healed (about 1 – 2 week) before planting. Tuck them an inch deep on the ground or in containers. The rooting take place in a short time, usually in a month. Save the rooting pad from afternoon sun and water it when top one inch of soil seems dry.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Growing Angel Wings cactus on a sunny location allows the plant to thrive and fruit. Angel Wings cactus is a tropical plant so it loves warm exposure. However, it can withstand temperatures down to 0C but in areas with harsh winters it is good to plant it on a sheltered spot, near a wall or tall tree to protect it from cold drafts and fluctuation in temperature. If you’re living in a cooler climate, growing Angel Wings cactus in a container is the better option for you as it can only be grown on the ground where winter temperature remains above freezing.
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