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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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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.
United States****** tail cutting
Arrived super healthy and in pristine condition. Can't wait to see how it does once it's fully rooted.
United StatesHe’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.
United StatesGREAT
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