Opuntia triacanthos, commonly known as Spanish Lady, is a striking cactus with flat, segmented pads and sharp spines, producing vibrant flowers.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Soil
Well-draining cactus or succulent mix. Sandy loam is also suitable.
Temperature
Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor
Fertilizer
Feed during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining cactus or succulent mix. Sandy loam is also suitable.
Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25 °C.
Can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures in winter dormancy.
Outdoor, Indoor
Feed during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Dilute to half strength and fertilize once or twice.
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.5-1 m
Spread
1-2 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Type
Pad
Flower Size
5-7 cm
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
