Opuntia Rubescens “road Kill Cactus”

Opuntia Rubescens “road Kill Cactus” Care

Opuntia Rubescens “road Kill Cactus”

What is the plant

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.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

-1°C - -3°C

Hardiness zone

9b - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
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.
Sunlight
That need lots of sun, lots of light,
Soil
After treating any cuts with fungicide, place the prickly pear in a new pot and backfill it with potting soil.

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Additional
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.
Popularity
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