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Paraguay Prickly Pear

Opuntia sp.
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Light
Water
Very low; deep, infrequent watering once established.
Size
Habit
Toxicity
Description
Prickly pear from the Paraguay region with flat, paddle-shaped pads bearing spines and glochids. Heat and drought tolerant; suited to low-water desert landscapes. (Species identity unconfirmed in trade.)
Bloom Time
Deciduous / Evergreen
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Non-toxic
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun

Water: Very low; deep, infrequent watering once established.

Soil: Well-draining sandy or rocky soil; tolerates poor, alkaline soils.

Mature size: 4-6 ft tall, 4-6 ft wide

Bloom: Spring to early summer

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen

Growth rate: Slow to moderate