Soederstrom's Prickly Pear (Opuntia Soederstromiana) 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 toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Opuntia soederstromiana is a spiny, evergreen succulent cactus with segmented stems, native to Colombia and Ecuador.
Soederstrom's Prickly Pear
Opuntia Soederstromiana
Opuntia soederstromiana is a spiny, evergreen succulent cactus with segmented stems, native to Colombia and Ecuador.
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