Elongated Opuntia

Planting and care

Re-pot when the plant performs clump and goes beyond the pot size. It should be done before or after the rainy season and in the spring season.

Re-pot with the following proportions: 3 parts of potting soil, 1 part of grit (pumice), 1 part of the horticultural-grade sand, 1/2 part of the compost etc.

Caring for Elongated Opuntia

• Keep in a bright sunny location.
• Try not to water the leaves, give water to soil only.
• Avoid overwatering as the roots may get rot.
• Water the plant in a morning, between 8 to 10 am.
• Avoid keeping in suffocated areas or in dark room.
• While, re-potting or propagating try not to disturb the roots.
• Required care in the winter season. If growing in a pot, then kept in indoors and growing in outside do mulching.

Harvesting

NA

Typical uses of Elongated Opuntia

Special features: Survivals and growers of the summer.

Culinary use: NA

Ornamental use: Its the appearance is appreciated by the various gardens.

Medicinal use: NA