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Taxonomy
Opunita cochenillifera variegata
Opunita

How to care for Variegated Prickly Pear Cactus
How often to water your Variegated Prickly Pear Cactus

every 12
Variegated Prickly Pear Cactus needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Variegated Prickly Pear Cactus in your home

a window
Variegated Prickly Pear Cactus may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Variegated Prickly Pear Cactus

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Variegated Prickly Pear Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Variegated Prickly Pear Cactus
Variegated Prickly Pear Cactus
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
