Opuntia sp. (Prickly Pear) - Image 53

Botanical name: Opuntia sp.

Common name: Prickly Pear

Family: Cactaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11

Cold tolerance: 20°F

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Water Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Dry conditions
Red, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
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Opuntia sp. (Prickly Pear) orange flower close up on green succulent stem with thick spines
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