The common name of Opuntia Quimilo is ‘Common Prickly Pear’. It belongs to the Crassulaceae family and grows up to 12 cm in height. With its origin in Northwestern, this low-maintenance winter-dormant cactus has elongated-shaped leaves.
Growth Rate
It is a fast-growing species.
Flowering
Flowering the Prickly pear cactus is fun to watch. The beautiful orange-colored flower blooms in the summer season.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
Opuntia Quimilo must be kept dry in the winter season but do not overwater. Allow it to get fully dried out before watering again.
Soil
The soil should be well-drained.
Hardiness
The Common prickly pear belongs to the hardiness zone of 8-10 and has a frost tolerance of 12° C (53.6° F).
​ Light
This variety of Opuntia needs full sunlight to grow.
How to propagate Prickly pear cactus?
The propagation of Opuntia quimilo is possible by cuttings of leaf pads during the growing season.
Get this cactus plant, which is low maintenance and beautiful. It is also easy to cultivate outdoors.
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| Blooming Season | Late Spring/Early Summer |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Common prickly pear |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | red |
| Frost Tolerance | -5° C |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11 |
| Height | 12 cm |
| Origin | Northwestern |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Opuntia quimilo |
| Shape | Enlongated |
| Sun Exposure | Partial sun |
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