Eastern prickly pear cactus

Eastern prickly pear cactus (Opuntia humifusa) is a cold-hardy cactus native to the Eastern United States. It's hardy to zone 4 (-30 F), which means almost anyone can grow prickly pear fruits at home (even

Prickly pear cactus is a clump-forming and semi-prostrate plant.

When we think of cactus we often think hot and dry, maybe somewhere like Arizona, but not necessarily the buckeye state. It is exciting to see people's reaction when they learn they can grow a cactus in Ohio and that it will winter over and return year after year. The prickly pear cactus (Opuntia humifusa) performs well in full sun and extremely well drained soils. Plant placement is very important as moist or wet soils can pose significant problems. In a year like we have been experiencing…

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prickly pear cactus

Plant a Prickly Pear Cactus: If you live in the beautiful desert Southwest as I do (Arizona), You've probably seen Prickly Pear Cactus. The name is quite descriptive - They are prickly (how prickly depends on the variety; some only have hair-like thorns.), and the "Pads" are va…

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The Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa or Opuntia compressa) is the only cactus native to the Mid-Atlantic and, though it looks like a desert dweller, it is perfectly hardy here. It is closely related to the Fragile Prickly-pear (Opuntia fragilis) from the Great Plains and Drummond’s Prickly-pear (Optunia pusilla), occurring in the southeastern United States.... see more at link in pin.