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Opuntia microdasys var. cinnamon

Cinnamon Cactus

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Description

Cinnamon Cactus reaches 2' tall and 4' wide. Leaves are evergreen, thick pads with areoles that have reddish brown micro-needles (don't touch). Yellow flowers appear in spring. This plant prefers afternoon shade in desert areas, some watering in summer no watering in winter. Plant in well draining, sandy soil. Heat and cold tolerant.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.