Prickly Pear Cactus

Scientific Name: Opuntia ficus-indica

Plant Family: Cactaceae

Native Region: Mexico

Prickly Pear Cactus

Brief Description

A tree-like cactus with large, flat, green pads (cladodes) and clusters of smaller fruits following yellow or orange flowers.

Care Instructions

Requires full sun and well-draining soil. It is highly drought-tolerant and should only be watered when the soil is completely dry.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2025-12-25T19:21:15.479599