OPUNTIA MONOCANTHA

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Descriptions




It has an appearance with numerous small cylindrical tubercles. It is a bushy cactus with cylindrical branches. Flowers are generally large and are born individually on the areoles.

Plant Specifications

Plant Height4 inch (10 cm)
Plant Spread3 inch (8 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common NameOpuntia monacantha
Maximum Reachable HeightUp to 15 cm
Flower ColourNot defined
Bloom TimeNot defined
Difficulty LevelEasy to grow

Planting And Care




  • Keep in a bright sunny location.
  • Try not to water the leaves, give water to soil only.
  • Avoid overwatering as the roots may get rot.
  • Water the plant in a morning, between 8 to 10 am.
  • Avoid keeping in suffocated areas or in dark room.
  • While, re-potting or propagating try not to disturb the roots.
  • Required care in the winter season. If growing in a pot, then kept in indoors and growing in outside do mulching.

    Opuntia Monacantha Care

    Re-pot when the plant performs clump and goes beyond the pot size. It should be done before or after the rainy season and in the spring season.

    Re-pot with the following proportions: 3 parts of potting soil, 1 part of grit (pumice), 1 part of the horticultural-grade sand, 1/2 part of the compost etc.
    SunlightFull sun, partial sun, at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day.
    WateringLow for the rainy season, Moderate for winter, More than moderate for a summer
    SoilAvoid excess organic contents in the soil.
    TemperatureIdeal: 22 to 35 degrees C
    FertilizerNo need much. A peat-based compost should not be used.

    Opuntia Monacantha Special Feature

    Survivals and growers of the summer.

    Opuntia Monacantha Uses

    Ornamental Use:
    • Its color and the appearance is appreciated by the various gardens

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