The perfect age for picking. No spines or glochids are on the pads at this age, only the vestigial leaves. In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b
by Xenomorf May 25, 2004 4:23 PM
This picture has been taken on the Canary Islands, I have a lot more of this species, but all in slides. If interested let me know and I can make copy. Take note a lot of Cv are on the market as they are used 1) as cattle food 2) as human food, in Mex. you can find them on the market as Tuna, the are cut into slices and prepared just as green beans. 3) as culture substrat for the famous Cochenille. The famous bugs used to colour all kinds of stuff, yes madam even your lipstick is made with dryed cactus bugs!!
by albleroy Mar 29, 2003 4:02 AM
The tallest cactus in this picture is the Opuntia ficus-indica. Picture taken at the Rios-Caledonia Adobe, San Miguel, California, U.S.A.
by Kelli Mar 28, 2003 2:21 PM
A seedling.
by Mitjo Nov 26, 2003 12:46 PM
Those are not "tunas" (prickly pears) on this cactus. They are Christmas ornaments. (San Antonio, Tx.)
by htop Dec 22, 2003 11:39 PM
this is the best variety for eating the leaves-almost no stickers-it has large fruit also-- that is good, -but not as rich a flavor as the more stickery kinds--
by Michaelp Apr 11, 2004 1:00 PM
Well cleaned seeds. Wash them and they are still red. When dried, they look like this.
by DaraMV May 24, 2004 12:34 PM
In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b
by Xenomorf May 25, 2004 4:23 PM
Freshly Harvested at the perfect age. No spines or glochids are on the pads at this age, only the vestigial leaves. In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b
by Xenomorf Jun 15, 2004 9:03 AM
this wall of plants goes on for about 50 yards, in Los Angeles arboretum, June
by palmbob Jun 18, 2004 9:48 AM
Diced & ready to freeze.
by Xenomorf Jul 21, 2004 8:44 AM
Near ripened fruit. In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b
by Xenomorf Aug 4, 2004 8:57 AM
Near ripened fruit. In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b
by Xenomorf Aug 3, 2004 8:57 AM
Large, Old and has Cochineal bug (The white specks). In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b
by Xenomorf Aug 6, 2004 10:19 AM
A new pad emerging with the red then green leaves. In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b
by Xenomorf Oct 28, 2004 11:11 AM
southern California
by palmbob Jan 17, 2005 10:44 AM
The pads may look smooth, but each areoles are armed with glochids.
by cacti_lover Mar 30, 2005 11:00 AM
The buds are forming right on the face of this pad.
by cacti_lover May 11, 2005 11:19 PM
Opuntia ficus-indica at Fort Worth Botanic Gardens.
by frostweed Sep 26, 2005 12:14 PM
I uploeaded this pic just to show that it can also grow in the shade and in humid weathers like the one Bs. As. has!
by Gustichock Mar 16, 2006 11:08 PM
New pad emerging, only about an inch in length.
by Jul 27, 2006 10:59 PM
May 21, 2006, early Summer. In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b
by Xenomorf Mar 24, 2008 3:08 PM
May 21, 2006, early Summer. In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b
by Xenomorf Mar 24, 2008 3:09 PM
Not ripe yet. July 24, 2008. In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b
by Xenomorf Jul 24, 2008 7:21 PM
Over 10' tall and 6' wide... One of several on property
by LoboLoco Oct 2, 2008 8:50 PM
It was only 5 feet tall when we moved here in 2003
by BKelton Mar 22, 2009 8:16 PM
spring flower, southern California
by palmbob May 16, 2009 4:11 AM
Part of the Loveday planting.
by Stake Aug 3, 2009 11:21 AM
Closer view of the same plant.
by Stake Aug 3, 2009 11:26 AM
More plants at Loveday Sth Aust
by Stake Aug 3, 2009 11:34 AM
A big old O. ficus-indica at Vic Honeychurch's garden Renmark Sth Aust.
by Stake Nov 12, 2009 7:26 PM
Flowering at Loveday Sth Aust November 2009
by Stake Nov 21, 2009 9:55 PM
Close look at the flower.
by Stake Nov 20, 2009 7:38 PM
by Kell Jan 15, 2010 10:10 PM
by Kell Jan 15, 2010 10:10 PM
by Kell Jan 15, 2010 10:10 PM
In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on January 3, 2005
by Xenomorf May 26, 2010 10:52 AM
Mid to late April, mid springtime, zone 9a/9b. The flower starts out as yellowish-orange and turns orange through the day. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on June 22, 2005
by Xenomorf May 26, 2010 10:52 AM
Mid to late April, mid springtime, zone 9a/9b. The flower starts out as yellowish-orange and turns orange through the day. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on June 22, 2005
by Xenomorf May 26, 2010 10:52 AM
This is what happens to O. ficus-indica at 26 degrees F. The plant leans over then the stems start breaking off. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on January 15, 2007
by Xenomorf May 26, 2010 10:53 AM
April 28, 2006, late Spring. In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on March 15, 2008
by Xenomorf May 26, 2010 10:54 AM
May 21, 2006, early Summer. In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on March 24, 2008
by Xenomorf May 26, 2010 10:54 AM
by Kell Nov 28, 2010 2:28 PM
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by Kell Nov 28, 2010 2:29 PM
The hip is connected to the thigh bone which is connected to the...
by Kell Nov 28, 2010 2:29 PM
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spineless form, Huntington Gardens
by palmbob Jan 31, 2011 9:16 PM
another shot of spinelss form
by palmbob Jan 31, 2011 9:17 PM
by Kell Jul 27, 2011 1:16 AM
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San Francisco Botanical Garden
by growin Sep 23, 2011 9:50 AM
San Francisco Botanical Garden
by growin Sep 23, 2011 9:50 AM
From a empty lot plant, I planted about ten years ago.
by BayAreaTropics Oct 5, 2012 5:29 PM
Pretty good-like a mild flavored watermelon.
by BayAreaTropics Oct 20, 2012 5:27 PM
Huntington Botanical Gardens, California
by palmbob Nov 10, 2012 2:37 PM
A summer 'Prickly Pear' cactus in the Hamilton Arboretum, New Zealand
by RosinaBloom May 27, 2013 3:46 PM
October, southern California
by palmbob Oct 29, 2013 9:05 PM
Huntington Gardens, California in autumn
by palmbob Oct 29, 2013 9:06 PM
fruits in autumn, southern California
by palmbob Oct 30, 2013 7:30 AM
Ft. Myers. July 2014.
by Mr_Monopoly Sep 28, 2014 6:16 AM
"Luther" Burbank Prickly Pear Cacti near the Univeristy of Arizona in Tucson.
by lasertrimman Apr 21, 2015 3:02 PM
