Prickly Pear Cactus

General Gardening
#21

I do like this guys cactus from past experience Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus WINTER / COLD HARDY IN BUFFALO NY Succulent Plant | eBay

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#22

I couldn’t care less about cold hardiness. I live in zone 8b. I am concerned about heat requirements.

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#23

I dont think thats a particular problem but when in doubt ask the vendor.

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#24

It has been to wet on my property lately for cactus to do well. In thr future we know that will change again it is only a matter of time.

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#25

I’ve eaten the pear and pads before, the pear has lots of seeds, good fiber.

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#26

I just got a Chilean Tuna pad with small roots from the OC CRFG Plant Sale yesterday. Apparently one of the members visited Chile and brought back some specific variety from there.

Will try to keep it alive in a pot here and see what I get.

Any advice on growing it? I saw a reference from UCANR that seemed reasonable but wanted to check with the real experts and growers :slight_smile:

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