Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Macrocentra) 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 7-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Opuntia macrocentra is a cactus species known for its distinctive purple-tinged pads and long dark spines, typically growing up to 3 feet tall.
Purple Prickly Pear
Opuntia Macrocentra
Opuntia macrocentra is a cactus species known for its distinctive purple-tinged pads and long dark spines, typically growing up to 3 feet tall.
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