Opuntia ficus-indica
PRICKLY PEAR, INDIAN FIG
Cactaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub or cactus

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Origins: Mexico

Other Botanical Names: Cactus chinensis, C. elongatus, C. ficus-indica, Opuntia arcei, O. chinensis, O. cordobensis, O. vulgaris

Other Common Names: Tuna Cactus, Barbary Fig, Cactus Pear

 
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Opuntia ficus-indica
PRICKLY PEAR, INDIAN FIG
Cactaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub or cactus

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: purple, red, orange or yellow

Bark & Stems: grey-green stems, spines

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits dry style designs

Uses: barrier, large planter, accents, fire retardant

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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