Opuntia microdasys
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Opuntia microdasys is a very common cactus in collections.
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Specimen 1
Obtained from a friend as a cutting. Rooted very fast within 1 week of planting, placed under a humidity dome during the rooting process, and 18 hours of 6500K light. Blue light is known to promote strong compact vegetative growth.
Prior to planting, the cuttings was allowed to heal for 2-3 weeks.
Planted on april 3th 2009
Images
 Opuntia cuttings, right one is specimen 1 |
 Opuntia microdasys, 18 days |
 Opuntia microdasys, 23 days |
 Opuntia microdasys, 28 days |
 Opuntia microdasys, 34 days |
 Opuntia microdasys, 40 days |
 Opuntia microdasys, 50 days |
Specimen 2
Obtained as a cutting from the same plant as specimen 1. Rooted very fast within 1 week of planting, placed under a humidity dome during the rooting process, and 18 hours of 6500K light. Blue light is known to promote strong compact vegetative growth.
Prior to planting, the cuttings was allowed to heal for 2-3 weeks.
Planted on april 3th 2009
Images
Opuntia cuttings, left one is specimen 2 |
 Opuntia microdasys, 28 days |
 Opuntia microdasys, 34 days |
 Opuntia microdasys, 39 days |
 Opuntia microdasys, 50 days |
