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Opuntia Species, Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntiaarmata

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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
armata (arm-AH-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure

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Foliage
Deciduous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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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

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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(Zone 7b) | June 2011 | neutral

Small hardy cactus from Argentina, very spiny with smal oval segments, low growing. Said to be hardy to about -15c.

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