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Opuntia hintonii 10.5cm

Name: Opuntia hintonii 10.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Opunthintonii10.5cm
Price: 8.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€9,00

€8,00

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Opuntia hintonii — Prickly Pear

Family: Cactaceae • Pot diameter: 10.5 cm • Height: 10 cm

Rare, collectible and spiny — combo deal 🌵

Opuntia hintonii is a rare prickly pear distinguished by its flat, rounded joints with reddish-brown hues and a soft, velvety texture on the surface.

Cactaceae Evergreen Full sun Low care Collector’s cactus

Light

☀️ Full sun

Direct exposure for healthy growth

Watering

💧 Rare

Only when soil is fully dry

Temperature

🌡️ 10–35°C

Heat tolerant, protect below 5°C

Soil

🌱 Well-draining

Cactus & succulent mix

What makes it special

🌵 Rare Opuntia with collector value
✨ Velvety cladodes
🌞 Strong drought & sun tolerance

Ideal use

🪴 Collector pots and cactus displays
🌞 Outdoor sunny spots
🏜️ Rock gardens and xeric landscapes

Placement

Place in full sun with excellent drainage. Prefers outdoors: balcony or garden. Avoid overwatering and damp cold conditions.

Best companions

🌵 With other Opuntia for collections
🌿 With Aloe or Agave for desert style
🪨 With succulents and stones for xeriscape

Origin of the species

Opuntia hintonii is endemic to Mexico, first described in Coahuila, where it grows on dry rocky slopes with poor soils.

Though part of the Opuntia genus, its velvety cladodes make it unique, resembling fabric more than a typical cactus. Highly sought after for its rarity and unusual appearance.

1) Soil: Loose, sandy, well-draining cactus mix (sand, perlite, pumice).

2) Watering: Rare; water only when fully dry.

3) Light/Temp: Full sun; heat tolerant, protect under 5°C.

🔎 Item	Details
🌿 Species	Opuntia hintonii
🪴 Pot/Size	10.5 cm • 10 cm height
☀️ Light	Full sun
💧 Watering	Rare, only when completely dry
🌡️ Temperature	10–35°C (not < 5°C)
📈 Growth	Slow, collectible
🐾 Toxicity	Non-toxic — safe for kids & pets

💡 Tip: For extra winter safety, keep the pot in a sunny, sheltered spot with minimal moisture.

🤔 Did you know? Opuntia hintonii is often confused with Opuntia tomentosa, but its texture is softer and its tone more reddish.

Why you’ll love it

🌵 Rare collector’s cactus.
✨ Velvety cladodes that stand out.
🐾 Safe for homes with kids & pets.

🧠 Greenleaf geek facts

🧬 Family Cactaceae; CAM plant (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) with nighttime CO₂ uptake.
🌡️ Endures 35°C+ thanks to cladode structure reducing water loss.
📖 Named after George B. Hinton, a Mexican plant collector.

☀️ What light does it need?

Full sun; more sun gives better colors.

💧 How often to water?

Only when soil is completely dry; minimal watering in winter.

🌡️ What temperatures does it tolerate?

10–35°C; protect from frost and damp cold (< 5°C).

🌱 What soil mix is best?

Well-draining cactus mix with sand, perlite, pumice.

🔎 Note: Due to natural variation, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the photo. Size, form or coloring depends on season, conditions and nature of each plant.

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Opuntia hintonii 10.5cm

Opuntia hintonii 10.5cm

Opuntia hintonii — Prickly Pear

Light

Watering

Temperature

Soil

What makes it special

Ideal use

Placement

Best companions

Opuntia hintonii 10.5cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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