Devil's-Tongue (Opuntia humifusa)
Devil's-Tongue (Opuntia humifusa) is a low-growing prickly pear cactus native to eastern North America, featuring bright yellow flowers and edible red fruits.
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for best performance and flowering.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Soil
Well-draining soil is crucial. Sandy, gritty, or rocky mixes are ideal. Avoid heavy, water-retentive soils.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season; tolerates cold when dormant.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed sparingly during spring and summer with a diluted cactus fertilizer.
Care Requirements
Requires full sun for best performance and flowering.
At least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-draining soil is crucial. Sandy, gritty, or rocky mixes are ideal. Avoid heavy, water-retentive soils.
Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season; tolerates cold when dormant.
Ideal: 18-30°C; Dormant: can withstand freezing.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed sparingly during spring and summer with a diluted cactus fertilizer.
Avoid fertilizing in fall and winter.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Category
Flowering, Fruit, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.15-0.3 m
Spread
0.6-1.2 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Yes, in winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Cladodes (pads)
Flower Size
5-7 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
70000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyCactaceae
- genusOpuntia
- speciesOpuntia humifusa
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes