Opuntia Ficus Indica - Indian Fig

Opuntia ficus-indica – Edible Prickly Pear Cactus | Bold Beauty & Desert Bounty

Bring striking architecture and delicious harvests to your garden with Opuntia ficus-indica, the world-famous Prickly Pear Cactus. Admired for its broad, paddle-shaped pads and vibrant seasonal blooms, this resilient succulent rewards you with both sweet, ruby-red fruits (tunas) and tender, edible pads (nopales) perfect for fresh salads, smoothies, salsas, and authentic traditional dishes.

Built for tough conditions, this cactus thrives in full sun, poor soils, and minimal water, making it ideal for xeriscaping, edible landscaping, and low-maintenance gardens. Its bold silhouette and colourful flowers also make it a magnet for bees, butterflies, and garden admirers alike.

 Why You’ll Love It

• Edible & Nutritious – Harvest tasty prickly pear fruit and nutrient-rich pads straight from your garden
• Architectural Form – Upright paddles bring strong sculptural impact to landscapes
• Drought-Proof – Minimal watering needed once established
• Effortless Care – Hardy, pest-resistant, and thrives even in neglected spots
• Pollinator Friendly – Seasonal yellow-orange blooms attract bees and butterflies

 Quick Care Guide

• Light: Full sun for best growth and fruiting
• Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings
• Soil: Free-draining cactus or sandy mix
• Cold Tolerance: Frost-sensitive; protect in cooler climates

 Perfect For

• Edible & sustainable gardens
• Rockeries, desert-style, and Mediterranean landscapes
• Large pots or raised beds in sunny spots

Grow a plant that’s as beautiful as it is bountiful—order Opuntia ficus-indica today and enjoy years of bold structure, vibrant blooms, and delicious homegrown harvests.

The first two photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 210mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. The plant will be shipped as bare rooted

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