Prickly Pear Cactus Seeds - Heirloom Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Prickly Pear Cactus is a drought-tolerant succulent plant grown for its flat paddle-like stems and unique desert appearance. It is commonly planted in xeriscapes, rock gardens, containers, and warm climate landscapes. This cactus develops spreading pads and adapts well to dry conditions. It grows best in full sun with sandy, well-drained soil and minimal watering.

Features

• Produces flat paddle-shaped stems
• Drought-tolerant cactus plant
• Suitable for rock gardens and containers
• Adapted to dry climates
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers sandy, well-drained soil
• Low-water landscape plant
• Suitable for desert-style gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Opuntia spp.
• Common Name (US): Prickly Pear Cactus
• Seed Type / Variety: Cactus Seeds
• Growth Habit: Spreading succulent perennial
• USDA Zones: 4 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14 to 90 days at 20 to 30°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Sandy, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Low
• Mature Plant Size: 30 to 300 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 60 to 150 cm