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Variegated Prickly Pear-Opuntia cochenillifera 'Variegata'-Easy care cactus for gardens 14" Pot

Variegated Prickly Pear-Opuntia cochenillifera 'Variegata'-Easy care cactus for gardens 14" Pot

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Cacti, Opuntia cochenillifera 'Variegata'

Cacti, Opuntia cochenillifera 'Variegata'

Description

The Opuntia cochenillifera 'Variegata', commonly known as the Variegated Prickly Pear, is a striking cactus with unique variegated pads that are a blend of green and creamy white. This plant is not only visually appealing but also easy to care for, making it a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor gardens.

Suggested Uses

This cactus is ideal for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and as a striking container plant. Its unique appearance makes it a focal point in any garden setting, and it can also be used as a natural barrier due to its spiny pads.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Cacti, Opuntia cochenillifera 'Variegata'
  • Common Name Common Name: Variegated Prickly Pear
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows up to 3-5 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 9-11
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts bees
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Yes, with sufficient light
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Spines can be harmful to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other succulents and drought-tolerant plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-draining soil, slightly above the soil line
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Allow soil to dry out between waterings
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Sandy, well-draining soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Low humidity preferred
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged pads with clean, sharp tools
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Protect from frost; move indoors if necessary
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in its nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize with a balanced cactus fertilizer during the growing season
  • Special Care Special Care: Handle with care to avoid spines; wear gloves when handling
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