Austrocylindropuntia subulata(Muehlenpf . ) Backeb .
Eve ’s Needle Cactus , Eve ’s Pin Cactus , Long Spine Cactus
Austrocylindropuntia exaltata , Opuntia exaltata , Cylindropuntia exaltata , Opuntia subulata , Cylindropuntia subulata , Pereskia subulata
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Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : OpuntioideaeTribe : AustrocylindropuntieaeGenus : Austrocylindropuntia
Austrocylindropuntia subulatais a Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree - likecactusthat produce up to 13 feet ( 4 m ) marvellous . It has a trunk , up to 4 in ( 10 curium ) in diam , and cylindric joints that are up to 2 feet ( 60 centimetre ) prospicient and 2.5 inch ( 6.5 centimeter ) in diam . Leaves are green , nearly cylindrical , and up to 5 inches ( 12.5 cm ) long . Spines are light yellowish , 1 to 2 per areole , and up to 3 inches ( 7.5 cm ) long .
The flowers are blood-red , up to 4 inches ( 10 cm ) long , and followed by red fruits .
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USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Though the large mixed bag of species within theOpuntiagenus mean dissimilar Prickly Pears may need slimly different fear , all are desertcactithat need good deal of sun , lots of light , and very piddling water . So if you live in a hot , arid area , these plants can in the main be planted alfresco , leave alone , and enjoyed .
As desert cacti , Prickly Pears need maximum sunshine to thrive . Therefore , they should be maintain in direct sunlight whenever possible . Very little water is required . These drouth - resistant works grow best in spicy , dry areas , and excessive water could make them to rot . Hot temperature are good , but these cacti will tolerate a very spacious range of temperature . The most important dirt demand forOpuntiais that it drains well . Besides that , basic potting soil is ok , and these cacti will also grow in rock garden .
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ThoughOpuntiawill grow just fine in a garden , they can be grown in pots as well . To repot , insure the soil is juiceless , murder the pot and tap away the old soil . After treating any cuts with antimycotic agent , place the prickly pear in a Modern pot and backfill it with potting dirt . As with a novel slip , verify not to water a newly repotting prickly pear for a abbreviated geological period to avoid rotting its roots .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Opuntia .
This species is native to the eminent elevations ofEcuadorandPeru .
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