Austrocylindropuntia subulata’Cristata '
Austrocylindropuntia subulata(Muehlenpf . ) Backeb .
Crested Eve ’s Needle
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Austrocylindropuntia subulataf . cristata , Opuntia subulataf.cristata , Cylindropuntia subulataf.cristata , Cylindropuntia subulata’Cristata',Opuntia subulata’Cristata '
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : OpuntioideaeTribe : AustrocylindropuntieaeGenus : Austrocylindropuntia
Austrocylindropuntia subulata’Cristata ' is a rarified cactus with crested branches that lento take form delicious , snaky , ridged , or crowded hemispherical cluster .
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This cactus sometimes throws off normal stems that produce flowers , while the crest emergence will not flower at all .
USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Though the large variety of species within theOpuntiagenus imply unlike type of prickly Pyrus communis may need slightly unlike care , all are desertcactithat need heap of sun , muckle of Christ Within , and very little weewee . So , if you live in a hot , arid area , these plants can generally be implant outside , leave alone , and enjoyed .
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As desert cacti , Prickly Pears require maximum sunlight to thrive and should be kept in verbatim sunlight whenever potential . Very little piss is required . These drought - insubordinate plants grow well in blistering , dry arena , and overweening water could cause them to rot . blistering temperatures are good , but these cacti will bear an all-inclusive range of temperatures . The most important land requirement forOpuntiais that it drains well . Other than that , basic potting soil is fine . These cactus will grow in rock gardens , as well .
ThoughOpuntiawill grow just fine in a garden , they can also be grown in mint . To repot , ensure the grime is wry , remove the pot , and get rid of the old ground . After treating any cuts with fungicide , place the splenetic pear in a new pot and backfill it with pot soil . As with a Modern cutting , ensure not to water a newly repotting prickly pear in brief to avoid rotting its roots .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Opuntia .
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Austrocylindropuntia subulata’Cristata ' is a form ofAustrocylindropuntia subulataselected for its mutated growth .
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