Botanical Name: Common Names:
Opuntia ficus indica Barbary Fig, Cactus, Cacti, Prickly Pear, Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Succulents & Cacti, Trees Shrub Like, Spreading
Description:
Indian Fig is an exotic evergreen perennial cactus with a shrub-like, spreading habit. It produces yellow flowers and has flattened, fleshy green pads. The plant is cultivated for its edible fruit and is suited to use in arid or low-maintenance landscapes. It can be grown as a feature plant or in productive gardens. Grows to approx. 10m H x 4m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
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