" Opuntia robusta"
Silver dolar cactus

 

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Beginning of Spring.
 
 
Water in Summer when the soil is completely dry. During the rest of the year only to prevent leaves from withering, This plant must be dry before the beginning of winter frosts.
  
 
In dry gardens. To build fences and as edible plant ( young " leaves "and fruits) Also as a medicinal plant ( anti-inflammatory) To feed cattle. Quite resistant to cold weather.
 
 
Very lighted places, better with reflected light.
  
   
From cuttings. Fertilize once a year in Spring.
 
 
Very absorptive soil, with a mixture of sand, lime and disintegrated bones.