Maihueniopsis clavarioidesf . cristata
Maihueniopsis clavarioides(Pfeiff . ) E.F. Anderson
Crested Dead Man ’s Fingers , Crested Mushroom Opuntia
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Opuntia clavarioidesf.cristata , Puna clavarioidesf.cristata
crime syndicate : CactaceaeSubfamily : OpuntioideaeTribe : TephrocacteaeGenus : Maihueniopsis
Maihueniopsis clavarioidesf.cristatais an interesting cactus that can grow up to 6 inch ( 15 centimetre ) marvellous , displaying its sculpturesque form . The typical form ofMaihueniopsis clavarioideshas distinctive conical segment , while the mutant physique can have fan - shaped or branch finger - alike stem , which are also frequently found in cultivation . Sometimes , all three forms can be seen on a single plant life .
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USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
The declamatory variety of species within theOpuntiagenus mean dissimilar types of Prickly Pears may need slimly different forethought . All are desert cacti that need great deal of sunlight , Light Within , and very little water . If you be in a spicy , waterless area , these works can generally be set outside , left alone , and enjoyed .
These cactus will grow just fine in a garden but can also be uprise in pots . To repot , ensure the soil is dry , remove the stool , and knock away the old soil . After treating any cuts with fungicide , place the cactus in a newfangled skunk and backfill it with potting stain . As with a new cutting , see not to water a fresh repotting Prickly Pear concisely to avoid rotting its roots .
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Opuntiacan circularize either by cuttings or by come . To propagate by cuttings , sever pads from a industrial plant and allow them dry out to mend the wounding . Then , place the plants in ironic grease and refrain from watering them until they begin to raise to avoid waste them .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Opuntia .
Maihueniopsis clavarioidesf.cristatais a crested form ofMaihueniopsis clavarioides .
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