Opuntia Elata

Plant Description

 The Opuntia Elata boasts pad-like stems and distinctive white areoles, embodying the prickly pear cactus variety. Flourishing under ample sunlight and requiring occasional watering, this plant possesses the capacity to sprout offshoots and mature into an expansive shrub. While typically lacking spines, it does develop small glochids. Its vibrant blooms, ranging from orange to yellow, can reach up to 2.0" in diameter. Delivered in a 3.5" pot, this plant comes fully rooted and ready to thrive

Region and Specifications

- Origin: Mexico
- Hardiness Zone: 10
- Hardiness: Tender soft succulent - cannot tolerate frost
- Recommended Light Conditions: Partial sunlight during the day
- Bloomtime: Spring
- Bloom Color: Yellow

Watering and Light Recommendations

Indoors:
- Watering: Instead of providing gradual sips of water throughout the week, give the succulents a thorough soaking until water drains from the pot's drainage holes. Empty excess water from the saucer as succulents dislike sitting in water. Allow the soil to completely dry out before watering again.

Outdoors:
- Summer Watering: Water the succulents every two weeks by soaking them and allowing them to dry before watering again.
- Winter Watering: Water the succulents once a month.

Technical Details for Care:

- Light Requirements: Requires bright light for most of the day or constant dappled shade.
- Watering Frequency: Best to water every two weeks.