I know this is old but its ok. My opuntias root very quickly too! They're great and fast growers too! Mine started as 3 pads grew 19 huge new pads in one summer! Urs look great too!
BoiledRopeLampPosts Thank you! They grew beautifully and we have harvested pads to eat several times since they were planted. Best of luck with your planting. 💚💚💚
Wow! I am a newbie, growing them in Thailand. Want to learn how to take care them to get the fruits. Can you suggest where can I get the information, please?
My husband is Mexican and likes cactus. I am a simple gabacha, lol and ai have grown to love the taste of cactus. This year here in Virginia, I will be planting my own. Wish me luck!
Did you do a video for when you planted these? If so, I would love to see it, but can't seem to find one among the videos that you posted in the months leading up to this one.
these are so tasty and super healthy.....you harvest them when they are young and tender.....about 8 inches.....shave the spines off Julian or cut in small squares.....boil them first for about 20 minutes then you can make into many dishes....my mom wood make a Salad out with them with diced tomato....onion.....cotija or Parmesan cheese and a vingrete salad dressing....delicious.....she would also mix them in with diced pork or beef in a Tomatillo sauce or guajillo Chile pepper sauce.....very good....they kinda taste like green beans native American food that has been eaten forever in Mexican homes.
Yes and no… They are amazing plants…. I shape them as they grow by trimming the pads to eat them, therefore they have plenty of room. Also, after a few years they have been restarted, moved and replanted. 💚💚💚 See follow up video… 😀 th-cam.com/video/xvlWG7Q3i7c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=VzplxaJx50oJ6R75
Yes, these Opuntia are the edible ones… the supermarket ones are cut and older so not good to plant. You can buy the rooted pads at Lowes or Home Depot…. to plant. 💚💚💚👍🏼
They grow fast in the spring time, new pads can emerge in a week….. if your weather is above 70 degrees Fahrenheit, you can plant them in the ground. If they are calloused you can water throughly and let them dry out between waterings. If it rain a lot, in your area, shield them from constant moisture until they form some roots. 💚💚💚🍀
Cactus/opuntia have a growing season. They go dormant in the winter. They should be producing new pads like mad at this point. I have harvested four times this season. Once opuntia are established and they have successfully rooted, they need plenty of water during the growing season. I water mine once a week. I give them a good drenching. Start by uprooting your cacti to check the root system. If they have healthy roots, they may need more sun, or water. On the other hand, if there is mush or rotting, they are getting too much water. Third option is move them to another location, sometimes that is all it takes. Best of luck! 💚🤗
The soil type doesn’t really matter as long as it drains well. Our soil here in Southern California is sandy, which cactus and succulents love. If yours is more clay based, I would recommend adding cactus soil to your planting area. 💚🤗
@@GreenLadyDV I live in North Carolina my soil here is more clayish when I plant them in the ground should I put the cactus soil in first or on top?????
If you are lucky two years. However, getting them to fruit is tricky.... I will be trying some stuff summer 2021 to see if I can get more fruit. Mine are huge and give me tons of pads, but only a few fruits pods. 💚🙃💚
I got some pads and I waited them to callus over now I put them into the soil and dont know when to water them. I was told to wait two weeks before starting watering. Is that correct? Thanks
Yes.... the pads hold the water source for the plant. It can go several weeks without water. Keep an eye on the plumpness of the pad, if it is looking a bit dehydrated, give it some water, especially, if they are planted in full sun, in a hot climate. Best of luck! 💚💚💚🤗
@@GreenLadyDV I live in the UK and have just bought a huge opuntia pad off ebay. How do I keep it alive in the UK? Our weather is rubbish. Our house is pretty hot though. So do I keep it outside in the summer and indoors in the winter?
@@cheguevara4957 Hi…. Not familiar with your temps… if you live in an area that dips to freezing temperatures you will need to overwinter your plant in a sunny room, or use grow lights. Opuntia go dormant in the winter, so very little watering is needed. Best of luck. 💚🍀
maria carrasquillo Hi.... I would wait until you have warm weather in your area. If they have roots you can water a week, or so, after planting. However, if you plant cuttings, don’t water for a month or until you see root action. Best of luck! 💚💚💚
They are doing great! They are featured in most of my garden updates..... check out other videos on my channel. I have linked a couple below. 💚🤗 th-cam.com/video/xvlWG7Q3i7c/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/kwgcfvSnBIw/w-d-xo.html
Not often, especially if they aren’t rooted. The growing season is spring and summer.... I water my established Opuntias only when the soil is dry. In the summer, I water them once, or twice a week. 💚🤗
Soil? Many times yes, they like sandy soil…. well draining. I have never fertilized my opuntia, but I like throwing in some garden soil to mix with sandy soil when I plant them. 💚
Two to three months depending on when you plant them. If you plant them in the summer they grow quick. However, they go dormant in the winter and experience no growth. My opuntia are now three years old and are being trimmed and maintained to stand eight feet tall. 😁💚💚💚
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I can't wait to take mine outdoors this summer! Can't wait to see how much they grow.
I like your videos. Short, clear but precise. Wonderful!!🤗🤗
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I know this is old but its ok. My opuntias root very quickly too! They're great and fast growers too! Mine started as 3 pads grew 19 huge new pads in one summer! Urs look great too!
Thank you! 💚💚💚
Keep up the good work. I’m planting a few acres of nopales in CA right now.
BoiledRopeLampPosts Thank you! They grew beautifully and we have harvested pads to eat several times since they were planted. Best of luck with your planting. 💚💚💚
Wow! I am a newbie, growing them in Thailand. Want to learn how to take care them to get the fruits. Can you suggest where can I get the information, please?
Best of luck! 💚🤗
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My husband is Mexican and likes cactus. I am a simple gabacha, lol and ai have grown to love the taste of cactus. This year here in Virginia, I will be planting my own. Wish me luck!
Awesome…💚💚💚🍀🍀🍀
I got some leaves and will try to grow them.yours doing very well.these big leaves have lots of moisture in them.
Hi, Dora !!! Beautiful. Thanks for sharing it. :)
Awsome 👍 👍 👍 👍 great video
Are those the spineless version you find in the stores? I've been tempted to get a pad or 2 and see if they will root for me!
I just got some free today... How much do you water them... Im in Vegas.
Thank you how long they took to grow
Did you do a video for when you planted these? If so, I would love to see it, but can't seem to find one among the videos that you posted in the months leading up to this one.
these are so tasty and super healthy.....you harvest them when they are young and tender.....about 8 inches.....shave the spines off Julian or cut in small squares.....boil them first for about 20 minutes then you can make into many dishes....my mom wood make a Salad out with them with diced tomato....onion.....cotija or Parmesan cheese and a vingrete salad dressing....delicious.....she would also mix them in with diced pork or beef in a Tomatillo sauce or guajillo Chile pepper sauce.....very good....they kinda taste like green beans native American food that has been eaten forever in Mexican homes.
Are they planted kind of close together since they're going to get really really big and crowded?
Yes and no… They are amazing plants…. I shape them as they grow by trimming the pads to eat them, therefore they have plenty of room. Also, after a few years they have been restarted, moved and replanted. 💚💚💚 See follow up video… 😀
th-cam.com/video/xvlWG7Q3i7c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=VzplxaJx50oJ6R75
Are these the nopales you buy at the marketa or is it a different kind of nopal so i clueless
Yes, these Opuntia are the edible ones… the supermarket ones are cut and older so not good to plant. You can buy the rooted pads at Lowes or Home Depot…. to plant. 💚💚💚👍🏼
Wow beautiful. How long do they take to expand? I have 3 that are doing well but I’m not sure if they are ready for the soil yet.
They grow fast in the spring time, new pads can emerge in a week….. if your weather is above 70 degrees Fahrenheit, you can plant them in the ground. If they are calloused you can water throughly and let them dry out between waterings. If it rain a lot, in your area, shield them from constant moisture until they form some roots. 💚💚💚🍀
I have propagated a pile of prickly pears from CA, and they aren't growing after a year, what should I do?
Cactus/opuntia have a growing season. They go dormant in the winter. They should be producing new pads like mad at this point. I have harvested four times this season. Once opuntia are established and they have successfully rooted, they need plenty of water during the growing season. I water mine once a week. I give them a good drenching. Start by uprooting your cacti to check the root system. If they have healthy roots, they may need more sun, or water. On the other hand, if there is mush or rotting, they are getting too much water. Third option is move them to another location, sometimes that is all it takes. Best of luck! 💚🤗
@@GreenLadyDV Thank you. I'll take a look.
QUESTION???when u plant them in the ground do u put cactus soil in first or does it not matter????
The soil type doesn’t really matter as long as it drains well. Our soil here in Southern California is sandy, which cactus and succulents love. If yours is more clay based, I would recommend adding cactus soil to your planting area. 💚🤗
@@GreenLadyDV I live in North Carolina my soil here is more clayish when I plant them in the ground should I put the cactus soil in first or on top?????
Hey! I’m looking to grow prickly pears and was wondering how long does it take for fruit to produce? Thank you! :)
If you are lucky two years. However, getting them to fruit is tricky.... I will be trying some stuff summer 2021 to see if I can get more fruit. Mine are huge and give me tons of pads, but only a few fruits pods. 💚🙃💚
I got some pads and I waited them to callus over now I put them into the soil and dont know when to water them. I was told to wait two weeks before starting watering. Is that correct? Thanks
Yes.... the pads hold the water source for the plant. It can go several weeks without water. Keep an eye on the plumpness of the pad, if it is looking a bit dehydrated, give it some water, especially, if they are planted in full sun, in a hot climate. Best of luck! 💚💚💚🤗
@@GreenLadyDV is root powder or gel good to add before putting them in soil?
I do use root powder when I root cuttings, but I have never use it on opuntia pads. I just plant them straight in the dirt. 💚
@@GreenLadyDV I live in the UK and have just bought a huge opuntia pad off ebay. How do I keep it alive in the UK? Our weather is rubbish. Our house is pretty hot though. So do I keep it outside in the summer and indoors in the winter?
@@cheguevara4957 Hi…. Not familiar with your temps… if you live in an area that dips to freezing temperatures you will need to overwinter your plant in a sunny room, or use grow lights. Opuntia go dormant in the winter, so very little watering is needed. Best of luck. 💚🍀
What kind of soil does it need to fertilize it?
Good draining sandy soil is best…. Good drainage is key for all types of soil. 💚💚💚
im in zone 8b if I transplant will they start growing quickly? georgia
maria carrasquillo Hi.... I would wait until you have warm weather in your area. If they have roots you can water a week, or so, after planting. However, if you plant cuttings, don’t water for a month or until you see root action. Best of luck! 💚💚💚
which grow fasted prickly yellow red or magenta?
maria carrasquillo Hi, not sure... mine have yellow flowers, they grew fast. Not sure if the color makes a difference. 🖖🏽💚💚💚
I picked up 2 small leaves. Can I simply put them in soil?
Yes, lay them on top of the soil and keep them slightly moist… and out of the direct sun. 💚🍀💚
Did you have the new ones in full sun to root them?
Rhyannon Lallatin Hi.... They got partial sun.... They are doing great... so many babies. ✌️💚💚💚
How are they today? Latest video please
They are doing great! They are featured in most of my garden updates..... check out other videos on my channel. I have linked a couple below. 💚🤗 th-cam.com/video/xvlWG7Q3i7c/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/kwgcfvSnBIw/w-d-xo.html
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How often did you have to water them?! I just planted a pad about a week ago and don’t want to over water!
Not often, especially if they aren’t rooted. The growing season is spring and summer.... I water my established Opuntias only when the soil is dry. In the summer, I water them once, or twice a week. 💚🤗
Green Lady’s Succulent Garden Life thank you!!!
Can you grow it in New York city?
Not sure..... I would research your planting zone number and then reference the plant online. 😁🤗💚
@@GreenLadyDV Thank you very much.
U know if I can plant them in normal
Soil? Many times yes, they like sandy soil…. well draining. I have never fertilized my opuntia, but I like throwing in some garden soil to mix with sandy soil when I plant them. 💚
What color are the tunas?
red xcube Hi.... Yellow 😁✌️
Are they store bought?
You can ask someone who has some to cut some for you and you can plant them.
How long did it take for your cactus pads to grow?
Two to three months depending on when you plant them. If you plant them in the summer they grow quick. However, they go dormant in the winter and experience no growth. My opuntia are now three years old and are being trimmed and maintained to stand eight feet tall. 😁💚💚💚
Thank you 👍🏽
Can I have some seeds ?
Best propagation method for opuntia cacti is to plant pads. You can buy some online. 🙂💚
Thanks I'm a Filipino.
Hey! Please tell me where can I buy online? With respect and gratitude.
Hi, try Etsy or EBay… 💚🍀
What opuntia ?
Opuntia ficus-indica, the Indian fig opuntia, fig opuntia or prickly pear… 💚💚💚
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