Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear Cactus)
Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear Cactus)
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Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear Cactus) is a bold, architectural succulent admired for its flat, paddle-like pads and sculptural growth form. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and is perfect for xeriscape gardens, rockeries, and low-water landscapes where structure and resilience are key design elements.
In addition to its striking appearance, this hardy cactus produces vibrant yellow flowers followed by edible red-purple fruits, adding both ornamental and practical value. Extremely low maintenance and highly drought-tolerant, Opuntia Ficus-Indica is an ideal choice for sustainable gardening and dramatic landscape impact.
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Mature height
1.5–5 m
Mature width
2–4 m
Spacing
2–3 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Green pads, yellow flowers, red-purple fruit
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to early summer
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Very low maintenance
Root System
Shallow, wide-spreading fibrous root system