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Opuntia, Prickly Pear Cactus 'Monstruosa'

Opuntiamonacantha

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Opuntia monacantha by greenlarry
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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Opuntia (op-UN-shee-a)
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Species
monacantha (mon-ah-KANTH-uh)
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Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Height

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Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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Soil pH requirements

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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting

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| August 2005 | positive

To many it looks etiolated/stretched due to lack of light, but its actually a monstrose form of the common Prickly Pear cactus.

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