Opuntia ficus-indica |
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Indian Fig Prickly Pear |
Description
This Opuntia is more tree-like than other types; it grows to15' tall. It usually has no spines but some glochids can be found. Flowers are yellow to orange in late spring and early summer. Fruit is edible. It does best in full sun and is frostsensitive. It needs well drained soil. The major pest and source of the red dye cochineal comes from a scale.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Desert, Ranch, Rockery, Spanish, Wildgarden
Accenting Features
Showyflower, Unusualshape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parkingstrip, Swimmingpool, Withrocks
Special Uses
Filler, Massplanting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.
