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Prickly Pear (24)

This web page created by Justin S. Garland C. Maliq C. In Fall 2014

Common Name: Prickly pear

Botanical Name: Opuntia ficus-indica

Location: From the utility to the m building
 
Plant Type: Cactus

Sunset Zones:   8,9,12-24

Sun Requirements: Full sun, partial shade in hot climates

Water Requirements: once every 3 to two weeks

Origin: South west and Mexico
 
Description: a cactus life plant with spines covered all over the plant   
 
Leaves: nopale

Flowers: flowers bloom around June

Fruit: The fruit are called cactus pear