{"product_id":"brazilian-prickly-pear-opuntia-argentiniana","title":"Brazilian Prickly Pear - Opuntia argentiniana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-letter\"\u003eG\u003c\/span\u003eet ready to meet the Argentine cactus - \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e'Opuntia argentiniana'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eBrasiliopuntia brasiliensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e! This tree-like, perennial cactus is a true wonder of nature. With its peculiar habit and mode of growth, it's hard not to be impressed by this species. And did you know that Opuntia species are the most cold-tolerant of all lowland cacti? That means you can enjoy these stunning yellow flowers in even the chilliest climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eTo keep your Argentine cactus thriving, make sure to use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ewell-drained porous soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e and provide adequate airflow. In order to prevent root rot, it's crucial to let the soil completely dry out in between waterings. The most important thing to remember when caring for an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eArgentine cactus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e is to make sure it gets \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003efull (bright, direct) sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"patrol-sr-only-product-5333972418715\"\u003eGo to How much light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAt heights of up to 66 feet (20 m), this incredible plant features thin cladodes on a cylindrical trunk covered with vivid green leaves and white areoles boasting long reddish-brown spines. But wait, there's more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpuntias, in general, are known for their ability to thrive in arid and desert-like conditions. They are drought-tolerant, making them suitable for those who forget to water their plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopular varieties include \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"patrol-sr-only-product-5333972418715\"\u003eGo to Opuntia ficus-indica edible nopales\u003c\/span\u003eOpuntia ficus-indica\u003c\/span\u003e (Indian fig) with flat stems and vibrant flowers; \u003cspan class=\"patrol-sr-only-product-5333972418715\"\u003eGo to Bunny ear cactus opuntia microdasys\u003c\/span\u003eOpuntia microdasys (Bunny Ear Cactus) with cute, bunny ear-shaped pads covered in tiny glochids; and \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"patrol-sr-only-product-5333972418715\"\u003eGo to Opuntia monacantha\u003c\/span\u003eOpuntia monacantha\u003c\/span\u003e (drooping prickly pear) with long, drooping stems covered in sharp spines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe show-stopping flowers range from pale yellow to bright yellow-orange, appearing exclusively on mature plants with fruits that come in pear-shaped shades of yellow, orange-red, or purple. 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