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Aug 30, 2023 - 06:32 AM
Ideally, you won't want to repot this very often as its large size and spines would make this a formidable project once it's mature. Although Opuntia 'Piña Colada' lacks a lot of those longer spines, it retains the copper colored glochids that dig into the skin with their barbed tips. Fortunately, if your pot has a drainage hole and you're using a very gritty soil, you can start your cutting in a pot large enough to contain its mature size. Try a pot that's at least 14" in diameter and we recommend Bonsai Jack soil as it drains extremely well.
Here's a few bonus tips. Make sure to pick a permanent location for your potted Opuntia early on. This plant will be difficult to move once it becomes mature so it's better to minimize the need to move it as much as possible.
Opuntia also tend to be heavier feeders than a lot of other cacti and, since we're trying to minimize repotting, you'll have to use fertilizer, especially if you want fruit. Try a fertilizer formulated specifically for succulents or a regular fertilizer diluted to 1/4 strength.
Here's a few bonus tips. Make sure to pick a permanent location for your potted Opuntia early on. This plant will be difficult to move once it becomes mature so it's better to minimize the need to move it as much as possible.
Opuntia also tend to be heavier feeders than a lot of other cacti and, since we're trying to minimize repotting, you'll have to use fertilizer, especially if you want fruit. Try a fertilizer formulated specifically for succulents or a regular fertilizer diluted to 1/4 strength.
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