Silver Dollar Prickly Pear (Opuntia Robusta) is a perennial cactus in the Cactaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Opuntia robusta is a large, tree-like cactus known for its round, flattened pads and large yellow flowers, followed by deep red fruit.
Silver Dollar Prickly Pear
Opuntia Robusta
Opuntia robusta is a large, tree-like cactus known for its round, flattened pads and large yellow flowers, followed by deep red fruit.
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