Cactus - Austrocylindropuntia vestita

Cactus - Opuntia Clothed

                                          ID#705

 

Austrocylindropuntia, Opuntia vestita, native of Bolivia forms rounded stems in clusters that are densely covered with beautiful white hair. Vivid Magenta flowers to 1” in diameter. Cold tolerant, hardy to 32F.


Provide bright light


Water thoroughly when soil is dry.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: compact PLANT TYPE: Cactus - Evergreen GROWTH RATE: slow TEXTURE: coarse softened with hair LIGHT: Bright light WATER: water when soil is dry. SOIL: well drain soil/. Miracle grow for cactus and citrus
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Magenta blooms about 1” diameter FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: unusual look.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Obtained on a 3” pot (11 0z.) -Repot in clay pot to hang using Miracle grow cactus soil mix. -Moved into Succulent Combo pot, Jan. 2013 Plant doing well.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

January 2013

May  2012

Additional Information: Lowes Home improvement center. New Bern, NC