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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Special Features: | Large stem segments. |
| Basic Colour: | (yellow / gold) |
| Flower Colour: | yellow to orange-red |
| Natural Flowering Period: | April - July |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z8 - Z11
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| Growth Habit: | evergreen |
| Height with Flowers: | 200 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | dry |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | decorative fruit / medicinal plant / beneficial plant |
| Usage: | patio plant |
| Portion weight: | 1 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 16.66667 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
60 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
30 Gram |
| Sowing Direction: |
(20) To obtain best germination results, seeds need temperatures of +22°C [72°F] or more. Moderate, but constant humidity is very important. Gunnera, however, prefers very moist (not wet) and warm (+24 to +30°C) [75 to 86°F] conditions.
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