Opuntia canterae elata houseplant later branching basally to form

later branching basally to form large mounds up to 50 cm in diameter

Always try to use balanced fertilizer which will not harm the cactus

it is also known as Ferocactus covillei

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Opuntia canterae elata houseplant later branching basally to formOpuntia canterae Description: Opuntia canterae or elata is a fast growing more or less erect, much branched shrubby succulent plant and in time can reach 3 meters height and spread, although 1 1. 5 meters is more of the common size. The flower is a brilliant deep orange to yellow and appears from late spring throughout summer. The fruit is club shaped and purple red when ripe. The joints will occasionally exhibit white straight spines up to 3 4 cm