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Olive & Palm Mountain
Opuntia Aciculata 'Chenille Prickly'
Commonly known as the Chenille Prickly Pear, this beautiful desert specimen forms magnificent clusters of flat, rounded blue-green pads. The pads are striking, heavily adorned with prominent, velvety tufts of coppery-red to golden-brown glochids that mimic a rich chenille texture. It delivers exceptional contrast, structural depth, and a bold, authentic Southwestern aesthetic wherever it is positioned.
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- Size (H × W)
- 55 x 70 cm
- Sunlight
- Full Sun. Requires bright, sun-drenched positions
- Watering
- Very low. Allow soil to dry completely; water sparingly in summer and withhold in winter.
- Soil & Drainage
- Excellent, sharp drainage. Gritty or sandy cactus mix.
Detail
Care & specifications
Everything you need to know to grow this specimen successfully in the UK climate.
- Size (H × W)
- 55 x 70 cm
- Sunlight
- Full Sun. Requires bright, sun-drenched positions
- Watering
- Very low. Allow soil to dry completely; water sparingly in summer and withhold in winter.
- Soil & Drainage
- Excellent, sharp drainage. Gritty or sandy cactus mix.
- Hardiness
- Hardy down to around -5°C if kept completely dry. Protect from winter wet
- Ideal For
- Desert-themed rockeries, gravel gardens, or architectural patio containers
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