How to grow and care for Opuntia tomentosa Salm-Dyck
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Opuntia tomentosa Salm-Dyck
Opuntia tomentosa Salm-Dyck 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
Water
How to water Opuntia tomentosa Salm-Dyck
How often should I water?
check Opuntia tomentosa Salm-Dyck 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.
Light & Location
How much light does a Opuntia tomentosa Salm-Dyck need?
Bright direct
Grow light
Light preference
Opuntia tomentosa Salm-Dyck likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Opuntia tomentosa Salm-Dyck at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
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40~70%
100
Opuntia tomentosa Salm-Dyck prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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
Opuntia tomentosa Salm-Dyck is a member of Cactaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Species | Opuntia tomentosa |
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