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1Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Opuntia1
- Native distribution
- North America, Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Northeast, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Global, France, Norway, South Africauncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
5 synonyms
- Cactus italicus Ten. ex Steud.
- Opuntia impedata Small
- Opuntia mesacantha grandiflora (Engelm.) J.M.Coult.
- Opuntia pumila Vierh. & Hand.-Mazz.
- Opuntia turgida Small
Opuntia humifusa, commonly known as the devil's-tongue, eastern prickly pear or Indian fig, is a cactus of the genus Opuntia present in parts of the eastern United States, southeastern Canada, and northeastern Mexico.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Opuntia humifusa · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Thre) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q134419 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Opuntia humifusa1UGA1120625.jpg · CC BY 3.0 us
- Wikipedia (hu) – Ördögnyelv-fügekaktusz · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Opuntia humifusa · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Opuntia humifusa · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-25 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Opuntia tip: Its tiny glochids lodge in skin – handle it with tongs or folded newspaper.
Glochids injure skin and mouth. De-spined pads are great tortoise food.
Opuntia humifusa – what to know
Opuntia humifusa – family: Cactaceae, genus: Opuntia. Native range: North America, Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Northeast, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jerse…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. -25 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Opuntia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Opuntia humifusa?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Opuntia humifusa need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Opuntia humifusa get?
Frost-hardy to about -25 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Opuntia humifusa toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Opuntia humifusa flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Opuntia: Typical flowering time: May, June.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Who grows it?
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Opuntia humifusa (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q134419 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Opuntia humifusa1UGA1120625.jpg (CC BY 3.0 us) · Wikipedia – Ördögnyelv-fügekaktusz (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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