{"product_id":"opuntia-elata","title":"Opuntia Elata – Orange Tuna \/ Riverina Pear","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eOpuntia elata, commonly known as Orange Tuna or Riverina Pear, is a striking, fast-growing cactus native to South America, including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Uruguay\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au\/Weed?id=1385\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Opuntia_elata\u0026amp;oldid=1189663145\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. This impressive plant grows as a much-branched shrub reaching up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) tall, developing a woody trunk over time and creating a dramatic, architectural presence in any garden\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au\/cgi-bin\/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl\u0026amp;lvl=sp\u0026amp;name=Opuntia~elata\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au\/Weed?id=1385\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nativas.lanacion.com.ar\/plantas\/planta\/Opuntia_elata?ecoregion=Selva_Paranaense,Delta_e_Islas_del_Paran%C3%A1,Pampeana,Chaco_H%C3%BAmedo,Esteros_del_Iber%C3%A1,Campos_y_Malezales,Altos_Andes,Chaco_Seco,Espinal,Espinal_Norte,Espinal_Sur,Bosques_Patag%C3%B3nicos,Bosques_Patag%C3%B3nicos_Sur,Monte_de_Llanuras_y_Mesetas,Monte_de_Sierras_y_Bolsones,Estepa_Patag%C3%B3nica,Islas_del_Atl%C3%A1ntico_Sur,Mar_Argentino,Yungas,Puna\u0026amp;lugar=Argentina\u0026amp;filtros=\u0026amp;search=\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDistinctive Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe pads (cladodes) are glossy green, oblong to spoon-shaped, measuring 15–25 cm long and 4–9 cm wide\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au\/cgi-bin\/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl\u0026amp;lvl=sp\u0026amp;name=Opuntia~elata\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au\/Weed?id=1385\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Unlike many prickly pears, this species is often spineless or carries only 1–3 spines per areole, giving it a smoother, more refined appearance\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au\/cgi-bin\/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl\u0026amp;lvl=sp\u0026amp;name=Opuntia~elata\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au\/Weed?id=1385\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/floragon.ipe.csic.es\/abundancia.php?cod_taxon=\u0026amp;genero=Opuntia\u0026amp;especie=elata\u0026amp;subespecie=\u0026amp;variedad=\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. However, it still features reddish-brown glochids (tiny barbed bristles) that can irritate skin, so handle with care\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/invasoras.uc.pt\/en\/node\/36931\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantiary.com\/plant\/opuntia-elata_8751.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eVibrant Blooms and Colourful Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIn spring to summer, Opuntia Elata produces stunning cup-shaped flowers in brilliant orange or yellow, occasionally tinged with red, measuring 3–4 cm in diameter\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au\/cgi-bin\/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl\u0026amp;lvl=sp\u0026amp;name=Opuntia~elata\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au\/Weed?id=1385\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avh-test.ala.org.au\/occurrences\/b12aab9a-97de-4e46-b405-ed080c4dd0c5\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. These are followed by obovoid, purple fruits that add further ornamental interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zones 9b–11 (not frost-hardy; protect from freezing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e | deeply but infrequently; allow soil to dry completely between waterings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell-draining, gritty, sandy mix (e.g., cactus mix with perlite)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight, balanced feed during growing season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStem\/pad cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring–Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 2 m tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eROOTING CUTTINGS \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e1. Take a healthy pad and allow the cut end to dry and callus for 5–7 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e2. Insert the cutting into well-draining soil about 1\" deep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e3. Water sparingly when the soil is dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e4. Keep in bright shade during the rooting period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5. Roots should form within 3–6 weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e6. Gradually acclimate the plant to full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Something","offers":[{"title":"3\" Cutting","offer_id":49703051624690,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5\" Plant","offer_id":49703051657458,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5\" Plant","offer_id":49703051690226,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/growsomething.ca\/zh\/products\/opuntia-elata","provider":"Grow Something","version":"1.0","type":"link"}