Cactus ficus-indica L.
Scientific Name: Cactus ficus-indica L.
Synonyms: Cactus ficus-indica L., Opuntia compressa J.F. Macbr., Opuntia opuntia (L.) Karst., nom. inval., Opuntia vulgaris Mill.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Caryophyllidae / Caryophyllales / Cactaceae / Opuntia Mill./ Cactus ficus-indica L.
General Information | |
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Usda Symbol | CAFI8 |
Group | Dicot |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
Native Locations | CAFI8 |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Cactus ficus-indica L. is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -3 |
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Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance | None |
CaCO3 Tolerance | High |
Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
Drought Tolerance | High |
Fertility Requirement | Low |
Fire Tolerance | None |
Frost Free Days, Minimum | 200 |
Hedge Tolerance | High |
Moisture Use | Low |
pH, Maximum | 8.5 |
pH, Minimum | 7.0 |
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 700 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 20 |
Precipitation, Maximum | 15 |
Precipitation, Minimum | 8 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 6 |
Salinity Tolerance | Low |
Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
Bloat | None |
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Toxicity | None |
Resprout Ability | No |
Shape and Orientation | Irregular |
Active Growth Period | Summer |
C:N Ratio | Low |
Coppice Potential | No |
Fall Conspicuous | No |
Fire Resistant | No |
Flower Color | Red |
Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
Nitrogen Fixation | None |
Low Growing Grass | No |
Lifespan | Moderate |
Leaf Retention | Yes |
Known Allelopath | No |
Height, Mature (feet) | 10.0 |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 10 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
Foliage Texture | Coarse |
Reproduction
Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
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Small Grain | No |
Seedling Vigor | Medium |
Seed Spread Rate | Rapid |
Seed per Pound | 200000 |
Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
Propagated by Tubers | No |
Propagated by Sprigs | No |
Propagated by Sod | No |
Propagated by Seed | Yes |
Propagated by Corm | No |
Propagated by Container | Yes |
Propagated by Bulb | No |
Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
Fruit/Seed Abundance | High |
Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
Bloom Period | Mid Summer |
Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
Suitability/Use
Veneer Product | No |
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Pulpwood Product | No |
Protein Potential | Low |
Post Product | No |
Palatable Human | Yes |
Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
Palatable Browse Animal | Low |
Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
Naval Store Product | No |
Lumber Product | No |
Fodder Product | Yes |
Christmas Tree Product | No |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product | Yes |