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Orange Prickly Pear Cactus Seeds for Planting

Orange Prickly Pear Cactus Seeds for Planting

$16.69 USD
$16.69 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours to enhance germination

Sow on the surface of well-draining soil and lightly cover

Keep soil slightly moist and warm until seedlings emerge

Provide bright sunlight once sprouts appear

Transplant carefully once seedlings strengthen

How to Grow

Provide full sun for at least 6 hours daily

Water only when soil is completely dry

Use pots or garden beds with excellent drainage

Feed occasionally with a balanced cactus fertilizer

Protect young plants from excessive cold

Tips

Choose sandy or cactus-friendly soil

Do not overwater to prevent root rot

Wear gloves while handling spiny pads

Move potted plants indoors in winter if frost risk

Ensure good airflow around the plant for healthy growth

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Succulent shrub

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Slow to moderate

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

sweet

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

outdoor

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Succulent shrub

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Orange Prickly Pear Cactus Seeds for Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Non-GMO

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Succulent / Cactus


Orange Prickly Pear Cactus, commonly called Nopal or Indian Fig, is a versatile succulent valued for its ornamental blooms and delicious, nutrient-rich fruits. It’s tolerant of drought and heat, making it ideal for water-wise landscapes, containers, or dry gardens.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Medium

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

Up to 3–5 m

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

full sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA 9–11

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

60–90 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Shallow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-draining

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000158977