Opuntia leucotricha 0
Author: Augustin Pyrame de Candolle (1778-1841)Family: Cactaceae Subfamily: Opuntioideae Tribe: Opuntieae
Genus: Opuntia
Synonym(s): Opuntia durangensis
English name: Aaron's beard cactus
Zone: California
Opuntia leucotricha Observed in Mexico by jl-huesca (license)
References for the genus
- Cactus pear fruits (Opuntia spp.): A review of processing technologies and current uses, Moammer Markus R., Stintzing Florian C. and Carle Reinhold. Journal of the Professional Association for Cactus Development 2006 Vol. 8 pag. 1-25. Address
- 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
- 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
General specifications
Biological type: succulent
Frost resistance: 25ºF
Leaf color: green gray
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): 3,9ft x 3,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <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; micro-motte tray, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 25ºF
Leaf color: green gray
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): 3,9ft x 3,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <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; micro-motte tray, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
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.
Germination references
- Seed germination of Opuntia species from an aridity gradient in Central Mexico, Romo-Campos Lourdes, Flores-Flores José L, Flores, Joel and Ávarez-Fuentes Gregorio. Journal of the Professional Association for Cactus Development 2010 Vol. 12 pag. 181-198. Address
Germination references for the genus
- Quality and storability of cactus pear fruit as improved by supplemental irrigation, Zegbe Jorge A,. Journal of the Professional Association for Cactus Development 2020 Vol. 22 pag. 1-17. DOI
Germination references
- Seed germination of Opuntia species from an aridity gradient in Central Mexico, Romo-Campos Lourdes, Flores-Flores José L, Flores, Joel and Ávarez-Fuentes Gregorio. Journal of the Professional Association for Cactus Development 2010 Vol. 12 pag. 181-198. Address
Germination references for the genus
- Quality and storability of cactus pear fruit as improved by supplemental irrigation, Zegbe Jorge A,. Journal of the Professional Association for Cactus Development 2020 Vol. 22 pag. 1-17. DOI
Experiences in the garden
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