How to grow Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntia humifusa

Growing Prickly pear cactus from seed

Can be propagated by cuttings of pads placed directly in contact with the soil.

How long does Prickly pear cactus take to grow?

These estimates for how long Prickly pear cactus takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Other names for Prickly pear cactus

Devil's-tongue

Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.

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