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Rio grande pricklypear (Opuntia aureispina) Care Guide
Care guide for Rio grande pricklypear: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Michelle W. （鍾偉瑋） · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
✅ Rio grande pricklypear is generally pet-safe — details.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (30-60%).
TemperatureTypical indoor temperatures (16-26 °C / 60-79 °F); protect from frost.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-7.0).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~0.9 m (3.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Mexico Northeast, Texas.
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