PRICKLY PEAR BLIND- 5 GAL

Notes: Opuntia robusta Dinner Plate Nopal - A large cactus to 6 to 7 feet tall and as wide with 1 foot or more round flat silvery-gray stem segments pads that are jointed together often at nearly perpendicular angles. The pads have scattered pale spines which though, not plentiful or covering the surface of the leaves, are 1 to 2 inches long, so fairly wicked. Large yellow flowers appear in later spring and in summer are followed by large deep red fruit. Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil and water infrequently to not at all. Hardy to around 5 degrees F.

Botanical Name: Opuntia robusta
Size: 6 to 7 feet tall
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low water