Opuntia rufida f. monstrosa - Mini Cinnamon Cactus

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Mini Cinnamon Cactus (Opuntia rufida f. monstrosa): A miniature, monstrose Prickly Pear that makes an adorable window sill plant. This monstrose form has thicker stems or "pads". It is dotted with areoles which don't have long spines but do have barbed, coppery glochids.

CAUTION: Opuntia species have fine, barbed bristles called glochids. Glochids easily detach and can become loose in the box during shipping. They can pierce skin and leather gloves, so use tongs or twisted newspaper when handling. See our Opuntia Planting Guide for more tips.

This cactus variety will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.

Full Cactus Guide

Product Size

2.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

All Seasonal Colors

Orange / Copper

Bloom Color

Yellow Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 9 (20F), Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light, Full Sun

Maximum Height

3"-5"

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Special Characteristic

Hard to Kill

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 9 - 10

9 10

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