Prickly Pear Cactus

Description:
Prickly pear cactus is a fruiting variety cactus. The fruits are high in amino acids and antioxidant rich. Prickly pear cactus and tolerate a wide range of soils but prefers dry well draining soils. Best to use cactus mix soils.

Growing:
  • ​perennial
  • full sun
  • well draining soil (cactus mix)
  • low water
  • harvest: fruits​

How to use?
  • edible fruit
  • ornamental
  • low water gardens​
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