Decumbent Prickly Pear (Opuntia Decumbens) is a perennial cactus in the Cactaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Opuntia decumbens is a succulent shrubby cactus with usually spiny, decumbent (creeping) branches and raised tips.
Decumbent Prickly Pear
Opuntia Decumbens
Opuntia decumbens is a succulent shrubby cactus with usually spiny, decumbent (creeping) branches and raised tips.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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