Tulip Prickly Pear Cactus
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Opuntia Phaecantha (Tulip Prickly Pear) is a medium sized cactus. It matures to a shrub-like mounding form. The stems or joints attach to pads and can create quite a thicket over time. The spines are both persistent and thicker – short-term glochids set in areoles.![]()
Joints are bluish-green but can develop a reddish tinge in cool weather. The bright, showy flowers develop into fruits called “tunas.” These are red to purple and as long as an index finger with juicy, sweet pulp.![]()
All of the plants may be shipped bare root. -
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The plant thrives in full to partial sun, in well-drained soil![]()
Water plants when the top 3 inches (7.6 cm.) of soil is dry to the touch. Minimize watering by half in winter. ![]()
USDA Zone 8 to 10
Opuntia Phaecantha (Tulip Prickly Pear) is a medium sized cactus. It matures to a shrub-like mounding form. The stems or joints attach to pads and can create quite a thicket over time. The spines are both persistent and thicker – short-term glochids set in areoles.
Joints are bluish-green but can develop a reddish tinge in cool weather. The bright, showy flowers develop into fruits called “tunas.” These are red to purple and as long as an index finger with juicy, sweet pulp.
All of the plants may be shipped bare root.
The plant thrives in full to partial sun, in well-drained soil
Water plants when the top 3 inches (7.6 cm.) of soil is dry to the touch. Minimize watering by half in winter.
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