Name: Opuntia quitensis 'Johnson's Hybrid'
Brand: Planet Desert
SKU: 2279
Price: 12.29 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

Opuntia quitensis 'Johnson's Hybrid' is a shrubby cactus native to Ecuador and Peru. It grows individual branched pads which are obovate and flat. This cactus variety usually stays low to the ground, almost like a ground cover. However, the pads also grow up, sometimes to a height of two feet.

Growth Rate
The pads or stems of this opuntia variety stay on the small side reaching 4-6 inches or slightly bigger.

Flowering
This variety of cacti is known as the 'Red Buttons Opuntia' because the the petite red-orange flowers bloom on the tip of the pads, resembling a look of red buttons.

Watering
The Johnson's Hybrid plant is drought-tolerant. However, during the extremely hot summer months, this opuntia appreciates more water more often.

Soil
Just like all cacti, plant your Johnson's Hybrid in a well-draining soil.

Hardiness
This cactus is hardy down to about 30 degrees Fahrenheit. To avoid damage to the pads, protect from frost or below-freezing temperatures.

Light
Full sun or partial shade will work well for this opuntia!

Propagation
The Johnson's Hybrid plant can be propagated through stem cuttings or individual pads.

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Please note: Our large plants are shipped bare root. They are also many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive healthy and looking great.

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