Prickly pear
Opuntia humifusa
Full Sun
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
20cm | Max | 1m |
10cm | Min | 1m |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Prickly pear Overview
This is a prickly pear cactus, The large fleshy pads of this perennial are covered with long, sharp spines mainly at their edges. The plant forms a compact clump, The flowers are rich yellow and the blooms are about 2-3 inches across. Be careful of the spines and sharp, reddish-brown hairs when handling this perennial.
Common problems with Prickly pear
How to propagate Prickly pear
Cuttings
You can propagate by seeds or stem cuttings in spring or summer.
Seed
Other uses of Prickly pear
Culinary, border, ornamental