Opuntia chlorotica       0

- Flora of North America. Opuntia
- Morphological and anatomical comparison among four plant species of the genus Opuntia, Al-wattar, May Taha Hamid And Yagub, Hala Muzhur. VII. International scientific congressof pure, applied and technological sciences pag. 7-20. Address

Biological type: succulent
Frost resistance: 14ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: yellow
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern
Indexed Species not necessarily threatened with extinction (Cites II) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 6,5ft x 6,5ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h
Foliage: evergreen
Growth: slow
Flowering time from April until July

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Succulents; tray, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings

SPRING Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 68-77°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and do not expose to artificial light. The seeds germinate in 4-6 weeks.