Prickly Pear
Opuntia ficus-indica
A indoor plant for full sun and well-drained soil, Prickly Pear reaches about 1m with flowers from June and July. Prickly pear cactus.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧 Low (Well-drained)
Hardiness
🌡️ H3 (Half Hardy)
Size
📏 1.0m tall × 80cm wide
Flowers
🌸 jun,jul
Wildlife
🐝 Prickly pear cactus
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Plant Information
About this plant
A indoor plant for full sun and well-drained soil, Prickly Pear reaches about 1m with flowers from June and July. Prickly pear cactus.
Latin Name
Opuntia ficus-indica
Family
Hardiness Zone
H3
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
low
Flowering Season
jun,jul
Mature Height
1.0m
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