Opuntia orbiculata is a slow-growing succulent native to Mexico, featuring flattened, oval pads. It displays yellow flowers and red-purple fruit.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
Soil
Requires well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix, with good aeration.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.
Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter.
Requires well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix, with good aeration.
Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season.
Tolerates cooler temperatures in dormancy.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.6-1.2 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Pad
Flower Size
3-5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
80000
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
Non-toxic to pets and humans.
