Prickly Pear (Opuntia) Assorted 8.5cm Pot

Description

Prickly Pear (Opuntia) Assorted 8.5cm Pot from Javado

Prickly pear cacti (Opuntia) are sought after house plants in the UK.
They have a distinctive look – segmented stems that are flat and oval and dotted on both sides with spines.
The stems often grow in pairs and resemble a pair of rabbits’ ears, hence their common name, bunny ears.
In summer, flowers appear along the ridge of the stems.

Their name may sound cuddly, but they are anything but – some have large, rounded spines while others have tiny hairs that detach, stick in the skin and can be difficult to remove.
So they need handling with care.

Opuntias are native to deserts, so they’re used to hot, dry, sunny conditions.
Their fleshy stems are designed to store water, so they’re able to cope with long periods of drought.
This makes them an excellent, low maintenance house plant.

Features:
Easy care
Perfect for beginners
Pot Size: 8.5cm

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