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Opuntia macrocentra
Purple Prickly Pear
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Description
Purple Prickly Pear is a cactus that has thick, fleshy, lavender violet colored pads instead of leaves. Watch out for spines. Red and yellow flowers bloom in spring and summer, followed by reddish purple fruit. This plant reaches 3' tall and wide. This p
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Poor
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.