Opuntia Ficus Indica - Indian Fig
Opuntia Ficus-Indica, commonly known as Indian Fig or Prickly Pear cactus, is a large, fast-growing cactus prized for its edible fruits (tunas) and pads (nopales). This versatile plant adds a bold, sculptural presence to arid landscapes and offers both culinary and ornamental value."
Characteristics:
Pads (Cladodes): Flat, oval-shaped segments that are modified stems.
Spines: Can have both large, prominent spines and small, hair-like spines (glochids). Spineless varieties also exist.
Flowers: Produces large, showy flowers in various colors (yellow, orange, red).
Fruits (Tunas): Edible, sweet fruits that vary in color (red, purple, yellow).
Growth Habit: Can grow as a shrub or tree, reaching significant size.
Care Tips:
Light: Full sun.
Water: Drought-tolerant. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Soil: Well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix.
Temperature: Tolerant of high temperatures. Protect from frost, although some varieties are more cold-hardy than others.
Harvesting: Exercise caution when harvesting fruits and pads due to spines and glochids.
Please note that the spines and glochids of the Indian fig opuntia can cause irritation to the skin, so it is important to wear gloves when handling the plant.
The first two photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 210mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Opuntia Ficus-Indica, commonly known as Indian Fig or Prickly Pear cactus, is a large, fast-growing cactus prized for its edible fruits (tunas) and pads (nopales). This versatile plant adds a bold, sculptural presence to arid landscapes and offers both culinary and ornamental value."
Characteristics:
Pads (Cladodes): Flat, oval-shaped segments that are modified stems.
Spines: Can have both large, prominent spines and small, hair-like spines (glochids). Spineless varieties also exist.
Flowers: Produces large, showy flowers in various colors (yellow, orange, red).
Fruits (Tunas): Edible, sweet fruits that vary in color (red, purple, yellow).
Growth Habit: Can grow as a shrub or tree, reaching significant size.
Care Tips:
Light: Full sun.
Water: Drought-tolerant. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Soil: Well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix.
Temperature: Tolerant of high temperatures. Protect from frost, although some varieties are more cold-hardy than others.
Harvesting: Exercise caution when harvesting fruits and pads due to spines and glochids.
Please note that the spines and glochids of the Indian fig opuntia can cause irritation to the skin, so it is important to wear gloves when handling the plant.
The first two photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 210mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Opuntia Ficus-Indica, commonly known as Indian Fig or Prickly Pear cactus, is a large, fast-growing cactus prized for its edible fruits (tunas) and pads (nopales). This versatile plant adds a bold, sculptural presence to arid landscapes and offers both culinary and ornamental value."
Characteristics:
Pads (Cladodes): Flat, oval-shaped segments that are modified stems.
Spines: Can have both large, prominent spines and small, hair-like spines (glochids). Spineless varieties also exist.
Flowers: Produces large, showy flowers in various colors (yellow, orange, red).
Fruits (Tunas): Edible, sweet fruits that vary in color (red, purple, yellow).
Growth Habit: Can grow as a shrub or tree, reaching significant size.
Care Tips:
Light: Full sun.
Water: Drought-tolerant. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Soil: Well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix.
Temperature: Tolerant of high temperatures. Protect from frost, although some varieties are more cold-hardy than others.
Harvesting: Exercise caution when harvesting fruits and pads due to spines and glochids.
Please note that the spines and glochids of the Indian fig opuntia can cause irritation to the skin, so it is important to wear gloves when handling the plant.
The first two photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 210mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
