Austrocylindropuntia subulata’Monstrosa '
Austrocylindropuntia subulata(Muehlenpf . ) Backeb .
Christmas Tree Cactus , Eve ’s Needle , Eve ’s Needle Cactus
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Austrocylindropuntia subulataf.monstrosa , Cylindropuntia subulataf.monstrosa , Opuntia subulataf.monstrosa
home : CactaceaeSubfamily : OpuntioideaeTribe : AustrocylindropuntieaeGenus : Austrocylindropuntia
Austrocylindropuntia subulata’Monstrosa ' is a dumbly branchedcactuswith a main stem turn and many upright green cylindric shoots . It is smaller than the distinctive soma and can reach 3.3 feet ( 1 m ) in height . Its branch can grow up to 1.6 foot ( 50 cm ) long and 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) in diameter . The leaves are green , nearly cylindrical , and measure out up to 0.4 inches ( 1 cm ) long . The spines are white , very thin , irregular in number , and can progress to up to 0.4 inches ( 1 cm ) in length .
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The blossom are cherry-red and appear in springiness and summer .
USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° light speed ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Though the enceinte variety of species within theOpuntiagenus imply different types of prickly pear tree may need slightly different care , all are desertcactithat need lots of Sunday , portion of light , and very little pee . So , if you live in a hot , waterless domain , these plants can generally be planted outside , leave alone , and enjoyed .
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As desert cacti , Prickly Pears require maximum sunlight to thrive and should be kept in direct sunlight whenever possible . Very little weewee is required . These drought - tolerant plants maturate best in live , wry areas , and excessive water could do them to rot . red-hot temperatures are best , but these cacti will tolerate a wide range of temperatures . The most important ground necessary forOpuntiais that it drains well . Besides that , basic potting soil is okay , and these cacti will also produce in rock gardens .
ThoughOpuntiawill acquire just fine in a garden , they can also be grown in pots . To repot , secure the soil is dry , take out the throne , and take the honest-to-god soil . After treating any cutting with antifungal , place the barbed pear in a raw pot and backfill it with potting soil . As with a novel cutting , ensure not to briefly irrigate a newly repotting prickly pear to avoid rotting its radical .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Opuntia .
Austrocylindropuntia subulata’Monstrosa ' is a mannikin ofAustrocylindropuntia subulataselected for its interesting growth .
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