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Opuntia strigil

A small, densely spined prickly pear from limestone hills of the Trans-Pecos and western Edwards Plateau in Texas, extending into north-east Mexico. It wants full sun, very sharp drainage, hot summers and a cold, dry winter, and it is fairly frost-hardy when dry.

Opuntia strigil
Photo: Engelmann, George; United States., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

It grows on rocky limestone ridges and slopes in Chihuahuan Desert scrub and grassland, in full sun.

It is recorded from 518 to 1,920 m, mostly around 600 to 1,000 m.

TexasMexico Northeast

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✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, used under its Public domain licence, unmodified.