Also called Racquet plant by its flattened shape, the 'Baby Rita' is a dwarf variety slightly tinted purple. Also, its areoles or spine grouping are purple. Opuntias bear colorful flowers at the top of their stem. Like most cacti, it prefers heat and light.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Cactaceae
- Origin: Mexico
- Watering:
- Summer: Allow ⅔ of the soil to dry out between waterings.
- Winter: Let the soil dry out completely between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Low.
- Type of soil: Dry and draining.
- Brightness: High.
- Orientation: South or West at the edge of the window.
- Growth: Slow.
- Temperature: Hot.
- Never below 8ᵒC
Diameter of the pot: 9 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural articles are all different and may contain irregularities.
The decorative pot is not included.
