Erect Prickly Pear (Opuntia Stricta) is a perennial cactus in the Cactaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Opuntia stricta is a species of cactus native to subtropical and tropical coastal areas of the Americas, especially around the Caribbean.
Erect Prickly Pear
Opuntia Stricta
Opuntia stricta is a species of cactus native to subtropical and tropical coastal areas of the Americas, especially around the Caribbean.
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