I'm planning on buying some cactus pads for my leopard tortoise. From what I see, I can pot one of the pads and grow my own. I admit I have a history of having a black thumb. I'm hoping to turn this around and begin to grow as much as I can for my tort. (Not just cactus, but I thought it might be a start.)
My question is: what is the technique for planting the opuntia pad?
What time of year, temperature, is a good time to start?
How much can I expect one pad to yield?
How quickly do they grow?
What is the best way to remove thorns? Is thorn removal necessary for a 3 year old leopard?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Rob
My question is: what is the technique for planting the opuntia pad?
What time of year, temperature, is a good time to start?
How much can I expect one pad to yield?
How quickly do they grow?
What is the best way to remove thorns? Is thorn removal necessary for a 3 year old leopard?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Rob