Name: Beavertail Cactus
SKU: 3262
Price: 1500 PKR
Availability: InStock

Beavertail Cactus

₨1,500

Scientific Name: Opuntia Basilaris
Common Name: Beavertail Cactus Or Beavertail Prickly Pear.
Description: The Beavertail Cactus is a smaller prickly pear cactus growing about 60 centimeter tall. A single plant may consist of hundreds of fleshy, flattened pads. The plant is not widely available in coastal nurseries but is more commonly available in specialty cactus or desert nurseries.
Uses: Prickly pear cactus is used for type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity. It is also used to fight viral infections. In foods, the prickly pear juice is used in jellies and candies. It is widely grown as an ornamental cactus in indoor in rooms and offices in small pots.

SKU N/A Category Cactus

Attribute	Information
Seasons	Evergreen
Blooming Time	April-July
Soil Requirement	Use a suitable cactus mix for growing Euphorbia succulents. A sandy, loamy potting soil that allows water to drain fast is ideal for these plants.
Envoirnment	The prickly pear likes warm, dry weather. It will grow larger (and bloom more) when raised in warm temperatures.
Watering	Cactus plants will need watering every 7 to 10 days for optimal growth during spring, summer, and autumn months. Increase the interval between watering schedules during the plant’s rest or dormant period during winter (approximately every 4 to 6 weeks).