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Prickly Pear Cactus

Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntia basilaris

  • Prickly Pear Cactus are what most of the world thinks of when they hear cactus
  • The classic shape and color of the Prickly Pear will bring a touch of Arizona to your landscape
  • Minimal water usage
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Prickly Pear Cactus is the original looking cacti cluster that people commonly associate with the term cactus. Native to many different desert parts in the Southwest, there's no better way than to achieve that Arizona desert look for your landscape then adding some Prickly Pear Cacti. They produce large yellow blooms which form the classic cactus fruit that's purple when ripe. Prickly pear are light green but can get a shade of purple when the weather is cooler. Naturally suited to our environment and moderately fast growers, Prickly Pear Cactus doesn't require much watering or care after they're established. Prickly Pear Cactus are the safe bet to plant when you want that classic Arizona feel to any landscape.

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Sammy

Riviera Beach, FL

"I love this cactus, I have a lot of other desert plants and cactus in my yard, but the prickly pear just adds so much shape to the areas they are planted, nothing grows quite the same way so it helps fill an area with that interesting desert look. "

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