Opuntia Ficus Indica - Indian Fig
Opuntia Ficus Indica - Indian Fig
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Usually ready in 2-4 days
Opuntia ficus-indica – Edible Prickly Pear Cactus | Striking & Drought-Hardy
Bold Looks. Edible Fruit. Ultra-Low Maintenance.
Add dramatic structure and delicious rewards to your garden with Opuntia ficus-indica, the iconic Prickly Pear Cactus. Known for its flat, paddle-like pads and seasonal bursts of color, this heat-loving succulent also produces sweet, edible fruits (tunas) and tender pads (nopales)—perfect for smoothies, salads, and traditional dishes.
This hardy cactus thrives in poor soils and full sun, making it a favorite for xeriscapes, edible gardens, and water-wise landscapes.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Edible Pads & Fruit: Enjoy homegrown cactus fruit and healthy, nutrient-rich nopales
- Architectural Appeal: Bold, upright paddles add sculptural form to any garden
- Drought-Tolerant: Needs little water once established—perfect for dry climates
- Easy to Grow: Low-maintenance, pest-resistant, and thrives on neglect
- Pollinator Magnet: Seasonal yellow to orange blooms attract bees and butterflies
Quick Care Tips:
- Light: Full sun
- Water: Let soil dry completely between waterings
- Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix
- Cold Tolerance: Protect from frost in cooler regions
Perfect For:
- Edible and sustainable gardens
- Dry zones, rockeries, and xeriscapes
- Modern or Mediterranean-style landscapes
- Large pots or raised beds in sunny spaces
Grow your own desert bounty and enjoy bold beauty with this resilient, fruit-bearing cactus.
Order today and start your edible cactus adventure!
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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Plant arrived well packed.
Beautiful specimen.. arrived in excellent condition