Opuntia quimilo
Opuntia quimilo
Opuntia quimilo
Opuntia quimilo
Opuntia quimilo
Opuntia quimilo
Opuntia quimilo
Opuntia quimilo
Opuntia quimilo
Opuntia quimilo
Opuntia quimilo
Opuntia quimilo

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.

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

Bloom Season Late Spring/Early Summer
Botanical Name Opuntia quimilo
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color red
Growth Habit Enlongated
Mature Size 12 cm
Native Area Northwestern
Resistance 5° C

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08/09/2021
James S.
United States United States

Expectations exceeded

I bought this cactus because it looked dangerous. When I received it, it looks much more dangerous than the picture. Lots of long sharp spines. I'm thrilled! Definitely be careful with this one

CG
08/22/2022
Corrine G.
United States United States

Love This

My overall experience was great! The plant was in great shape and the order came right away!

Planet Desert  Review
JW
10/14/2022
Jane W.
United States United States

Interesting

Best price anywhere. Love this. I quickly potted this and gave it some sunshine. Looks great!

Opuntia quimilo

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Please note: All Landscape Ready plants that are in a 6-inch pot or larger WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

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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 6" and larger 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.

We ship via USPS Priority Mail, and we calculate the shipping cost based on the weight and volume of your purchase. Care instructions are included in every package you order. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. Depending on your location, we will ship the plants on a certain day to avoid transit time during weekends or holidays. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note on your order. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at any time.

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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.

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

Bloom Season Late Spring/Early Summer
Botanical Name Opuntia quimilo
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color red
Growth Habit Enlongated
Mature Size 12 cm
Native Area Northwestern
Resistance 5° C

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Customer Reviews
5.0 Based on 3 Reviews
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100% 
3
4 ★
0% 
0
3 ★
0% 
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2 ★
0% 
0
1 ★
0% 
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Customer Photos
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Filter Reviews:
JS
08/09/2021
James S.
United States United States

Expectations exceeded

I bought this cactus because it looked dangerous. When I received it, it looks much more dangerous than the picture. Lots of long sharp spines. I'm thrilled! Definitely be careful with this one

CG
08/22/2022
Corrine G.
United States United States

Love This

My overall experience was great! The plant was in great shape and the order came right away!

Planet Desert  Review
JW
10/14/2022
Jane W.
United States United States

Interesting

Best price anywhere. Love this. I quickly potted this and gave it some sunshine. Looks great!

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