Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear)

Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) green plant with a thick tall tan trunk.
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) tree with flat green leaves and a woody trunk.

Botanical names: Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis, Opuntia brasiliensis

Common name: Brazilian Prickly Pear

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Central America, South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: 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.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny

Similar plants: Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear)


Image gallery: 8 images
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) plant with green pads and thick woody brown stems.
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) showing tall woody stems and rounded succulent green pads.
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) green plant with yellow flowers growing along a tree trunk.
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) with flat green succulent stems and small yellow flowers.
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) tall yellow flower plant reaching toward glass ceiling roof.
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) reaches high with yellow flowers amidst thick tall cactus columns.
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) with yellow flowers and green flat plant pads.
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) showing many small yellow flowers and green cactus pads.
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) brown trunk with yellow flowers and green leaves plant
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) trunk with sharp spines, yellow flowers, and flat green leaves.
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) tan stem with white sharp spines in close up plant view
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) stem showing tan bark texture with numerous white woody sharp spines
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) green plant with yellow flowers growing on a woody stem.
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) displays numerous small yellow flowers along its wide green flattened stems.
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) with yellow flowers and dark green pads plant close up.
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian Prickly Pear) with yellow flowers blooming across the dark green cactus pads.


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