Prickly Pear Opuntia with Cactus Expert Tom Jesch

Cactus tales with a succulent expert! Frost hardy, Prickly Pear Cacti (Opuntia) come alive with master plantsman (and master raconteur) Tom Jesch of Waterwise Botanicals. Annie visits his nursey near San Diego, hears about his lifelong work in hybridization, and learns the origin stories behind some of the most popular varieties. Their conversation is also loaded with insider tips to help you cultivate your own Opuntia in the landscape. Watch out for sharp spines and even sharper wit! Subscribe ► https://bit.ly/3sis0kX ***************************************************** Shop All Succulents ► https://mountaincrestgardens.com/explore-all/ Opuntia Care Guide ► https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs-help/#reamaze#0#/kb/variety-specifics/opuntia-prickly-pear-cactus-info O. erinacea (Porcupine Cactus) ► https://mountaincrestgardens.com/opuntia-polyacantha-var-erinacea-pink-unrooted/ O. basilaris ► https://mountaincrestgardens.com/opuntia-basilaris-var-caudata/ O. 'Piña Colada' ► https://mountaincrestgardens.com/opuntia-pi-a-colada/ O. 'Pinta Rita' ► https://mountaincrestgardens.com/opuntia-pinta-rita/ O. 'Goldie Rita' ► https://mountaincrestgardens.com/opuntia-goldie-rita/ Newsletter ► https://mountaincrestgardens.com/newsletter-signup/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/MountainCrestGardens Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/mountaincrestgardens/ Like our watercolor logo? Check out the artist: http://sarahnart.com/ We ship succulents to all US States & Territories! (Sorry, no international shipping) ***************************************************** 00:00 INTRO 00:24 HUNT FOR RED FLOWERS 06:29 FROST HARDINESS 07:23 CARE TIPS 07:56 SIZE 08:04 FLOWERS 08:21 VARIETIES 09:26 FLOWERS 10:24 CLIMATE 11:16 PESTS 12:18 'RITA' CULTIVARS Music artlist.io