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How to grow and care for Opuntia microdasys

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Opuntia microdasys, Cinnamon Cactus, Polka Dot Cactus, Polka-dot cactus

Opuntia microdasys 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

15C° ~30C°

Every 14 days

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How to water Opuntia microdasys

💬 Gardener's know-how

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How often should I water?

check Opuntia microdasys Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season

Signs that it really needs water

look a little pale, wrinkled or shriveled.

When is the Dormant period?

it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Opuntia microdasys need?

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Bright direct light

Grow light

Light preference

Opuntia microdasys likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~40℃

45

Houseplants

-15

15~30℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Opuntia microdasys at home, make sure the temperature is 15~30℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Opuntia microdasys prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

Collective Knowhow

When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
HabitatSouth America

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