Ellisiana Spineless Prickly Pear
Opuntia cacanapa 'Ellisiana'
SKU
07787
Displays large, bright yellow blossoms in summer and is completely spineless. The prickly pear plant has three different edible sections: the pad of the cactus (nopal), which can be treated like a vegetable, the petals of the flowers, which can be added to salads, and the pear (tuna), which can be treated like a fruit.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate to slow growing to 3 ft. tall, 4-6 ft. wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Mid-summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Rustic |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Houseplant |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Provide a site with loose, well drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season, approximately twice per month in summer, once per month or less often during winter. Drought tolerant once established.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6 - 10
Your climate may be too cold for this plant