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How to grow and care for Opuntia pottsii

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Opuntia pottsii

Opuntia pottsii 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect light

16C° ~24C°

Every 14 days

water

How to water Opuntia pottsii

How often should I water?

check Opuntia pottsii 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.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Opuntia pottsii need?

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Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

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

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

8~42℃

45

Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Opuntia pottsii at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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

Fertilize

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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
Hardiness Zone10 - 13

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