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Opuntia Engelmannii "Cactus Apple"

Opuntia Engelmannii "Cactus Apple"

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Size: 5 gallon

*Drought-tolerant 

      Cactus are popular choices to plant in pots or in gardens for ornamental effect. They often have succulent stems, are commonly covered with thorns, and give delicate flowersThey are resistant to drought, need sufficient sunlight, and are easy to care for.

 Light: Prefers full sun exposure and a hot, dry climate. Do not expose them to less than 3 ºC in winter.

Water: They will be watered moderately waiting for the substrate to have completely dried. They have high resistance to drought.

Humidity: Does not tolerate high humidity.The air humidity should not be too high and the environment should be well-ventilated.

Temperature: Cactus apple is distributed throughout tropical, subtropical, and semi-desert regions with scarce rainfall, intense sunlight, and hot temperatures. The optimum temperature for growth is 20 - 35 ℃. Lower than 10 ℃ or higher than 35 ℃, growth slows and dormancy begins.

Fertilizer: They do not need fertilizers.

Soil: They can grow in any well-drained sandy or rocky soil. Use a normal garden substrate with 30% coarse siliceous sand.

Toxicity: Non-toxic