Brazilian Pricklypear (Brasiliopuntia Brasiliensis) is a perennial cactus in the Cactaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis is a tall, tree-like cactus native to South America, characterized by a central cylindrical trunk with thin, slightly shrunken cladodes and pale yellow to bright orange flowers.
Brazilian Pricklypear
Brasiliopuntia Brasiliensis
Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis is a tall, tree-like cactus native to South America, characterized by a central cylindrical trunk with thin, slightly shrunken cladodes and pale yellow to bright orange flowers.
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