Consolea rubescens is a nearly spineless cactus that eventually becomes a tree up to 20 foot (6 m) tall tree, with a trunk up to 6 inches (15 cm) thick. Its flattened bumpy paddles give it the name 'Road Kill Cactus” for obvious reasons. It even looks like it has tire tracks across it.
Consolea Rubescens 'Road Kill Cactus' can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Road Kill Cactus healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided.
After treating any cuts with fungicide, place the prickly pear in a new pot and backfill it with potting soil.
Consolea rubescens is a nearly spineless cactus that eventually becomes a tree up to 20 foot (6 m) tall tree, with a trunk up to 6 inches (15 cm) thick. Its flattened bumpy paddles give it the name 'Road Kill Cactus” for obvious reasons. It even looks like it has tire tracks across it.
