Prickly pear cactus plants aren’t suitable for all gardens due to their detachable spines.  An excellent garden specimen that can be grown into a security hedge or shrub or be used for indoor or container planting.

A low-growing plant with yellow, red and purple flowers that blossom in Spring and Summer.  Very easy to grow and flourishes in sandy, well-drained soil.

• Tolerates temperatures as low as -10°C
• Estimated height: 5-7m
• Estimated width: 45cm
• Planting distance: 1m
• Drought-resistant
• Normal disease susceptibility

Pollen compatibility: Self-pollinating.

Water requirements: Water once per month in general, but twice per month in Summer.

Fun facts: The red fruit of this plant is also known as “tuna” and can survive freezing temperatures because its cells contain antifreeze chemicals.