Opuntia rulida

Adversity Opuntia rulida : The parasite often present on succulent plants is the cochineal, we can prevent its growth by applying a mineral oil treatment at the end of winter; in case apply a second treatment at the end of summer.

continental : We suggest to water the Opuntia rulida very frequently, since it prefers fresh and humid soils; during the cold season water only if necessary, however avoiding the substrate to dry out completely.

alpine : Waterings shall be very frequent from April to September, trying to maintain the soil constantly humid, however avoiding water excesses; during the rest of the year we can water them occasionally

mediterranean : It is advisable very frequent and generous waterings, to maintain the soil constantly humid. We can decrease waterings in winter.

continental : The Opuntia rulida needs to be exposed to direct sunlight for many hours a day to have a luxuriant growth
Avoid to expose this plant to autumn cold¸ we can grow it outside during spring and summer.

alpine : The Opuntia rulida prefer very bright locations, where they can receive direct sunlight.
They are houseplants, that do not tolerate cold; grow them inside or in the hothouse.

mediterranean : They bear few hours of half-darkness, but need at least few hours a day of direct sunlight.
This is a houseplant, that does not tolerate cold; it can be grown outside only during spring and summer.

Feed Opuntia rulida : It is advisable to fertilize these plants only from April to October, avoiding fertilizings during cold months. Use a specific fertilizer, poor in nitrogen, to be given every 0-30 days.