Opuntia humifusa, Opuntia compressa <br>PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS, EASTERN DEVIL'S TONGUE, INDIAN FIG
Opuntia humifusa, Opuntia compressa <br>PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS, EASTERN DEVIL'S TONGUE, INDIAN FIG
Opuntia humifusa, commonly known as the devil's-tongue, eastern prickly pear or Indian fig, is a cactus native to the United States occurring along the East Coast of the United States, including on barrier islands from the Florida Keys to coastal Massachusetts. Eastern prickly pear is found in scattered locations from New Mexico and Montana eastward.
This cactus produces red or purple fruits measure from 3-5 cm (1.25-2"). As the fruit matures, it changes color from green to red, and often remains on the cactus until the following spring.
It thrives in sunny, hot and dry environments with well-draining, sandy soil. It is capable of surviving cool winters unlike many cacti.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Height: 8-18", 20-45cm
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 15
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Opuntia humifusa, commonly known as the devil's-tongue, eastern prickly pear or Indian fig, is a cactus native to the United States occurring along the East Coast of the United States, including on barrier islands from the Florida Keys to coastal Massachusetts. Eastern prickly pear is found in scattered locations from New Mexico and Montana eastward.
This cactus produces red or purple fruits measure from 3-5 cm (1.25-2"). As the fruit matures, it changes color from green to red, and often remains on the cactus until the following spring.
It thrives in sunny, hot and dry environments with well-draining, sandy soil. It is capable of surviving cool winters unlike many cacti.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Height: 8-18", 20-45cm
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 15
