Opuntia engelmanniiSalm - Dyck
Cactus Apple , Desert Prickly Pear , Discus Prickly Pear , Engelmann ’s Pricklypear
Opuntia engelmanni(a common lapsus),Opuntia engelmanniisubsp.engelmannii
In habitat, Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States. Photo byCK Kelly. Licensed underCC BY-SA 4.0.
class : CactaceaeSubfamily : OpuntioideaeTribe : OpuntieaeGenus : Opuntia
The specific name " engelmannii(pronounced en - colloidal gel - MAH - nee - middle ) " honorsGeorge Engelmann(1809 - 1884 ) , a German - American botanist .
Opuntia engelmanniiis aboriginal to the southernUnited States(from California to Louisiana ) andMexico . It is typically found in dry grassland .
In habitat, Peoria, Arizona, United States. Photo byPatrick Dockens. Licensed underCC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
Opuntia engelmanniiis ashrubbyor tree diagram - like cactus with a short or unremarkably absenttrunkand jaundiced - unripe to spicy - cat valium , segmented stems withareolesin diagonal rows , stand tufts ofglochidsand ordinarily 1 to 3 spines . The flattened stem section are rotary toobovateand rhombic and can rise up to 16 inches ( 40 cm ) long and 12 inches ( 30 cm ) wide . The back are chalky white or yellow , become gray to blacken with geezerhood , and normally have carmine - brown utmost base . They are sometimes absent from low areoles and can reach up to 3 inches ( 7.5 centimeter ) long . The glochid are yellowed to red - brown , becoming grey to blackish with years .
The bloom are sensationalistic , sometimes orange to pink and crimson , and seem in saltation . They can progress to up to 3.2 inch ( 8 cm ) in length and 1.6 inches ( 4 centimetre ) in diameter . The fruit are orchis - determine to drum - shaped and can develop up to 3.6 column inch ( 9 centimeter ) long and 1.6 inch ( 4 curium ) in diam . They are purple or red-faced , almost gutless , with ruddy - purplepulpand tan to grayish seeds .
Light : Opuntia engelmanniithrives in full sunlight . Indoors , a windowpane with access to sunlight for 6 hours a day works best . Some ghost during high noon and afternoon can prevent sunburn in very hot climate .
In habitat, Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States. Photo byCK Kelly. Licensed underCC BY-SA 4.0.
land : This cactus requires well - drain soil commixture . It prefers sandlike or gravelly soil but can abide other soil types with good drainage . Use a commercial cactus potting mix , orcreate your own .
Temperature : AlthoughOpuntia engelmanniiis highly kind of gamey temperature , it prefers cool temperatures in wintertime . It grow best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones8a to 10b , with average minimum wintertime temperatures set out from 10 to 40 ° F ( -12.2 to 4.4 ° 100 ) .
Watering : From spring to fall , water middling and allow the soil dry out out all before watering again . In most sphere , rainfall will be enough for accomplished plants . For a potted plant , never let the container sit in H2O . Suspendwateringin winter .
In habitat, Clark County, Nevada, United States. Photo byJim Boone. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Fertilizing : Opuntia engelmanniidoes not need fertilizer when planted in the terra firma . However , it will benefit from fertilise during the growing time of year when turn in a container . Apply a water - soluble fertiliser . Suspend feed during the wintertime when the plant goes dormant .
Repotting : Repot only when yourOpuntia engelmanniibecomes potbound or is too gravid and unstable in its container . Choose a slimly larger container with drainage holes at the bottom . The upright time for repotting is late winter or other spring .
Propagation : you’re able to propagateOpuntia engelmanniiby theme cutting ( pads ) or seeds . Starting this cactus from seeds is a deadening process , and it may take 3 to 4 year before you have a substantial plant . generation by pads is the soft method and render fast results . The dear metre to take cutting is early summertime . Sow the ejaculate in late spring .
determine more atHow to Grow and Care for Opuntia .
Opuntia engelmanniiis not toxic to human beings or pets . However , its glochids may get temperate pelt annoyance , so keep it away from favorite and children .
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