[HOUSEPLANT] 6” Cactus Optunia
6" Pot Prickly Pear Cactus Note: Spineless Opuntia Cactus does not have long sharp spines. The tiny glochids (short prickles) can be irritating to the skin if the plant is not handled correctly. When handling the cactus, grab the pads where the pad is smooth and waxy, between the glochids; the dots/small bumps on the pads.*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape.*Common Name: Prickly Pear Cactus Scientific Name: Opuntia cochenillifera Soil Depth: All soil depths with proper drainage. Lighting: High. Humidity & Misting: 0%-40%; none required. Mature Plant Size & Root System: Opuntia are relatively fast-growing cacti with succulent paddle-like leaves which are very sturdy. The paddles may be easily pruned (and propagated!) as desired. They have a shallow fibrous root system that may eventually grow mature thick main roots for anchorage. Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: High heat/drought tolerant. Be