Opuntia microdasys rufida cutting
Opuntia microdasys rufida cutting
Opuntia microdasys rufida cutting
Opuntia microdasys rufida cutting
Opuntia microdasys rufida cutting
Opuntia microdasys rufida cutting
Opuntia microdasys rufida cutting

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Flower: Open from spring to early summer. They are intensely rose-purple with deep magenta-red filaments and white or pink style, stigma is white. (yellow blooming plant are also known).

Cultivation and propagation: Best in very fast draining mineral soils this plant is very rot prone, needs little water once established, avoid acid soils rich in humus or clayey. Tolerates sand. Keep dry in winter.

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to -5° (or less)

Sun Exposure: They need maximum light exposure in full sun. Avoid shadow.

Warning: Handle with precautions to avoid the prickly glochids, besides the blue pruina that cover the cladodes may be allergenic for same people.


Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Blooming Season Mid spring to early summer
Common Name Beavertail prickleypear
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Pink
Frost Tolerance 0° f (-18° c).
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9 to 10
Height 60 cm tall
Origin Southwest usa
Scientific Name Opuntia microdasys rufida cutting
Shape Oval
Sun Exposure Full sun

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MJ
06/17/2021
Mark J.
United States United States

****** Tail

Received ****** Tail Pad both healthy and beautiful. Planted this directly into my cactus garden and am waiting to see how it does. I am hopeful that this will grow into a beautiful plant.

EM
06/11/2021
Erica M.
United States United States

****** tail cutting

Arrived super healthy and in pristine condition. Can't wait to see how it does once it's fully rooted.

A Planet Desert Customer
AR
09/15/2020
Anthony R.
United States United States

He’s so cute!

I really enjoyed the shopping/purchasing experience. The plant information provided wsa easy, accessible. I appreciated the “warning” sticker (I just didnt follow it). This little guy is planted and with any luck will be growing some.

BP
07/03/2020
Bill P.
United States United States

GREAT

The beavertail is one I've been looking for awhile, Happy out in my garden in the rocks. The other little tiny guy surprised us with a beautiful, delicate bright pink flower. I'm away but will be ordering more when I get back! Thanks - Bill

Opuntia microdasys rufida cutting

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To prevent plants from freezing while in transit, orders placed for areas with extreme severe freezing temperatures will be held for shipment until it is safe to ship.

Plants that are in 3.5" pots and smaller will be shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. Any plant that is larger than a 3.5" pot WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

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