u/chicagoose3

What's next for this cactus opuntia? Advice needed

Got this little prickly pear cactus about 3 months ago and it had just the lower "paddle." Since then time it has flowered (and withered) and also grown an entirely new "paddle" up top. It sits on the windowsill getting a lot of southern sun, as instructed by the plant shop.

I'm wondering now if the top heaviness of the new paddle means it's time to re-plant in a larger pot. Also, should the flowers stay in bloom for an extended period of time or do they wither as the summer starts?

For reference, the pot does have drainage and has been watered very sparingly, per the initial instructions (I recall 1 light watering in the last 3 months).

Basically just looking for tips and how to best care for the plant going forward. Bigger pot? Split the two and propagate the top one?

u/chicagoose3 — 20 hours ago

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Current Loop Parking Situation

Hey all,

Just seeing if anyone has insight on the current situation parking in the Loop during the weekdays. It's been years since I've regularly commuted downtown and previously bikes could be stacked up in spots jussssstttt outside of No Parking Zones - basically the last 8 feet of a curb section. I believe this option was basically eliminated around Covid due to adding and moving the signs, but don't know what the situation is now. Is there much available street parking around the Loop or are garages the only option now?

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u/chicagoose3 — 22 hours ago