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Cactaceae
Opuntia Species, Prickly Pear Cactus
Opuntiaapurimacensis
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Family
Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Opuntia
(op-UN-shee-a)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
Unknown - Tell us
Spacing
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness
Unknown - Tell us
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Unknown - Tell us
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
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Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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