Opuntia tuna 'Cobra' [bare root]

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Opuntia tuna 'Cobra': Paddle cactus native to several islands in the Caribbean. Given full sun, infrequent water, and room to grow, it can produce offshoots and develop into a large shrub. It is often spineless, but does develop glochids. It blooms with orange to yellow flowers up to 2.0" in diameter.

One order = one to two stem segments with bare roots about 4.0" to 7.0" - SHIPPED UNROOTED

CAUTION: Opuntia species have fine, barbed bristles called glochids. Glochids easily detach and can become loose in the box during shipping. They will pierce skin and leather gloves, so use tongs when handling.

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.

Product Size

Unrooted / Bare Root

Current Primary Color

Green

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

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

Recommended Light Conditions

Full Sun

Maximum Height

Over 12"

Growth Habit / Shape

Shrub, Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Special Characteristic

Easy to Propagate, Showy Blooms, Hard to Kill

Size of Cutting(s)

4"-7"

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 9 - 10

9 10

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