Opuntia, Prickly Pear Cactus
Opuntiamonacantha 'Monstruosa'

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Opuntia (op-UN-shee-a)
Species: monacantha (mon-ah-KANTH-uh)
Cultivar: Monstruosa

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting