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Prickly pear, Indian Fig, Mission Cactus

Scientific Name: Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.
Synonym: Cactus compressus, Cactus ficus-indica, Cactus opuntia, Opuntia compressa, Opuntia cordobensis, Opuntia maxima, Opuntia tuna-blanca, Opuntia vulgaris, Platyopuntia cordobensis, Platyopuntia vulgaris
Family: Cactaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 8,9, 11-29
USDA: 8b-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-10°C)

Heat Tolerance: Heat resistant in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Probably Mexico, exact origins are unknown

Growth Habits: Succulent to 15 feet high (4.5 m), 10 feet spread (3 m)

Watering Needs: Little or no water once established

Propagation: Cuttings

The Prickly Pear is almost spineless.

Blooming Habits:
Yellow-orange flowers in late spring.

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