Opuntia macrocentrais extremely value for its vibrant radical and bloom semblance , making it a favored choice for drouth - resistant gardens and potted presentation .
Opuntia macrocentraEngelm .
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In habitat, Aldama Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico. Derivative of a photo byMiguel Argumedo. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Opuntia violaceavar.macrocentra
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : OpuntioideaeTribe : OpuntieaeGenus : Opuntia
The specific epithet " macrocentra(pronounced mak - roh - SEN - truh ) " means " declamatory centers " and refers to the long central rachis in areoles on the upper one - fourth to one - one-half of the pads or only on the upper tolerance .
In habitat, Douglas, Arizona, United States. Derivative of a photo bysusananderson956. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Opuntia macrocentrais aboriginal to theUnited States(Arizona , New Mexico , Texas ) and northernMexico(Sonora , Chihuahua , Coahuila , and Durango ) . It grow on flaxen desert flats , jolty Benny Hill , or valley grassland at elevations between 2,000 and 5,000 foot ( 610 and 1,520 m ) .
Opuntia macrocentrais ashrubbycactus with erect todecumbentbranches that consist of immature segments ( pads ) with purple coloring near theareolesand along the margins . It can grow up to 3.3 foot ( 1 m ) tall . The purple color becomes more evident under drought or cold stress . The pads are flat , egg - shaped to subcircular , and can reach up to 8 inches ( 20 curium ) in diameter . The areoles bear 1 to 4 scarlet - chocolate-brown to almost black , at least basally , central spines and many cherry-red - brown to yellow glochids . The pricker are typically found on the uppermost areoles and can grow up to 4.8 inches ( 12 cm ) long .
During the spring and summertime , Opuntia macrocentraproduces yellow flower with a striking red center . The efflorescence can get to up to 3.2 inches ( 8 curium ) in length and nearly equal in diameter . The edible fruit are thornless , cherry to purplish , reciprocally egg - shaped to cask - shape , and contain pale purplepulpand yellowish seeds . They can mature up to 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) retentive and 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) in diameter .
In cultivation, Hacienda Heights, California, United States. Photo by Ana Marina Morelli. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Light : Opuntiamacrocentrathrives in full Dominicus , but some ghost during midday and afternoon can foreclose burn in red-hot climates . When grow indoors , it work in force in a window that have sunshine for 6 hours a twenty-four hours .
grease : This cactus requires a well - draining land mix . you could use a commercial cactus potting mixing orcreate your own .
Temperature : Opuntia macrocentrais highly resistant of in high spirits temperaturesandprefers cool temperatures in winter . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones8a to 10b , with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from 10 to 40 ° F ( -12.2 to 4.4 ° snow ) .
In habitat, Janos Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico. Photo byEnrique Perez Carrillo. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Watering : From spring to fall , urine moderately and allow the territory dry out out all before water again . In most region , rain will be enough for established flora . If pot , never let the container sit in weewee . Suspend thewateringduring the winter .
Fertilizing : Opuntia macrocentradoes not need fertilizer when planted in the ground . However , it will benefit from fertilizing during the grow time of year when grown in a container . Apply a piddle - soluble fertiliser . Suspend feeding during the wintertime when the works goes sleeping .
Repotting : Repot only when the cactus becomes potbound or is too big and unstable in its container . select a somewhat large container with drainage holes at the bottom . The effective time for repotting is late winter or early springiness .
multiplication : you could propagateOpuntia macrocentraby base segment or germ . The easy method acting is using prow segments , which yields fast outcome . Take fore segments in other summertime for good results , and seed the seeds in late leap .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Opuntia .
Opuntia macrocentrais not toxic to humans or deary . However , keep the works aside from PET and children as it has harmful spines and glochidium that may cause pelt annoying .
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