Prickly Pear
Opuntia ficus-indica · Cactaceae
Paddle-shaped cactus with edible fruits.
Cacti · Succulents · Outdoor Plants · Fruit Plants
Updated on 2026-07-17
Overview
Opuntia produces the famous fleshy pads and prickly pear fruits, widespread in the Mediterranean.
How to grow it
Full sun and very draining soil.
Watering
Very rare.
Light
Direct sun.
Soil
Sandy.
Fertilizing
Once a year.
Pruning
Remove damaged pads with thick gloves.
Repotting
Every 4 years.