Care and Propagation Information
General Care for Opuntia ‘Pina Colada'
Opuntia ‘Pina Colada' is a great shrub-like cactus, creating natural barriers in your yard.
Watering
Opuntia ‘Pina Colada' is winter dormant, and should receive less water during that time. It's best to use the “soak and dry” method, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Where to Plant
‘Pina Colada' is frost tolerant to -20°F (-28.8°C). It does well in full to partial sun.
Plant in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight a day.
How to Propagate Opuntia ‘Pina Colada'
To grow Opuntia ‘Pina Colada' from cuttings, use a sterile, sharp knife or pair of scissors. Remove a stem from the main plant, and allow it to callous for several days before placing on well-draining soil. Water whenever the soil has dried out completely.
Learn more about propagating cactus pads safely in this post.
