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Updated April 30, 2012Opuntia subulata cristata
| Opuntia subulata cristata is a very popular cristate form with undulating green fans. Member of the family known as "Prickly Pear". As Opuntia subulata is normally columnar with slender stems to 6' or more, this cristate form is an unusual variant of the type species. Cristate forms generally occur when injury occurs to the plant at a young age (this damage can be due to insects eating the growing tip, or from many other causes, including a genetic predisposition). In reaction to the "injury", the cells at the tip of the branch where growth occurs begin to multiply at a much faster rate and the normal growing tip "goes crazy", creating fantastic whorls and fans. Best in porous cactus soil. Prefers ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Bright light. Can tolerate some frost if kept dry. |  |