Botanical Name: Common Names:
Opuntia ficus indica Burbank Spineless Barbary Fig, Cactus, Cacti, Prickly Pear,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Succulents & Cacti Irregular Shape, Upright
Description:
Attractive upright cactus with smooth, spineless paddle-shaped bluish-green segments. Summer flowers are followed by edible fruits commonly known as prickly pears. Grows approx. 3m tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Indoor Plant, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Suited to a well draining soil. Cactus and Succulent specific potting mix is available. Suited to a gravel mulch.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Cactaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Green
Flower Colour: Orange, Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate, Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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