Opuntia, commonly called Prickly Pear, is a genus in the cactus family, Cactaceae. Prickly Pears are also known as Tuna, Sabra, Nopal from the Nahuatl word nōpalli for the pads, or nostle, from the Nahuatl word nōchtli for the fruit; or paddle cactus.
Habit:
Upright
Light:
Full Sun
Bloom color:
Red, Yellow, Orange
Maintenance:
Keep weed free
Height:
16'-23'
Bloom time:
All year
Water:
Water 1-2 times per week
Feed:
Use slow release fertilizer every 3 months or fertilize monthly.