Opuntia grandis

continental : Locate the the Opuntia grandis In a sunny place.
The Opuntia grandis is a delicate plant, which fears harsh temperatures; during the Summer it can be grown in a garden or on the terrace.

alpine : Plant which needs at least a few hours a day of solar light.
The Opuntia grandis is a delicate plant which feels can't stand the cold weather; during the summer season it can be placed outdoors, sheltered by the wind.

mediterranean : We suggest placing the the Opuntia grandis so that it can receive at least a few hours of direct solar rays.
During the hot season the the Opuntia grandis can be grown outdoors, even if the minimum temperatures should always be above 15°C.

continental : Let’s try to always keep the growing substratum of the the Opuntia grandis damp, watering very frequently with 4-5 glasses of water; if the weather is very hot and dry we even water every 1-2 weeks.

alpine : As the hot season arrives, these plants need abundant and regular watering, using 3-4 glasses of water, which keep the soil cool and damp; let’s water every 2-3 weeks, or even more often if it is very hot.

mediterranean : The Opuntia grandis loves damp and cool soils, therefore it is necessary to water it very often, keeping the soil slightly damp; in any case it is always advisable to avoid water stagnation and excess watering: it is best to water every 0-1 weeks.

Fertilization Opuntia grandis : In these months it’s advisable to mix a specific fertilizer for succulent plants, rich in potassium and poor in nitrogen to the irrigating water; let’s fertilize every 15-20 days.

Treatments Opuntia grandis : During the hot and dry months it is good to watch for the development of cochineals, even on the roots of the plants; a treatment with mineral oil can solve the problem.