Cactus Fruit Seeds - Heirloom Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Cactus Fruit is a drought-tolerant plant grown for its unique appearance and edible fruit production. It is commonly cultivated in warm climate gardens, xeriscapes, containers, and desert landscapes. The plant develops fleshy stems and produces colorful fruits under suitable growing conditions. It prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and limited watering, making it suitable for dry garden environments.

Features

• Drought-tolerant cactus plant
• Produces colorful cactus fruits
• Suitable for warm climate gardens
• Ideal for containers and xeriscapes
• Requires full sun exposure
• Prefers sandy, well-drained soil
• Low water requirement
• Suitable for ornamental planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Opuntia ficus-indica
• Common Name (US): Prickly Pear Cactus
• Seed Type / Variety: Cactus Fruit Seeds
• Growth Habit: Perennial succulent cactus
• USDA Zones: 8 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 21 to 90 days at 20 to 30°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Sandy, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Low
• Mature Plant Size: 150 to 300 cm height and spread
• Plant Spacing: 90 to 150 cm