Prickly pear cactus landscape

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News flash: If you’re new to succulents, beware the prickly pear. It is the one cactus that strikes fear into every desert gardener, and now the drought has made these cactuses available far and wide. Its paddle-shaped leaves make it the most easily recognized of all cactus, a playful shape that hides a devastating secret. […]

Read our complete guide to Opuntia for everything you will ever need to know! Tips for growing and caring for “Prickly Pear” Cactus

Plant a Prickly Pear Cactus: If you live in the beautiful desert Southwest as I do (Arizona), You've probably seen Prickly Pear Cactus. The name is quite descriptive - They are prickly (how prickly depends on the variety; some only have hair-like thorns.), and the "Pads" are va…

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Embark on a journey of succulent mastery with our Prickly Pear Cactus Care Guide! Uncover the secrets to nurturing your prickly beauty into a thriving oasis, as we demystify the art of cactus care. Click now to unveil the hidden tips and tricks, and follow us for an abundance of green inspirations to transform your space into a succulent haven!

Hardy succulent, beavertail cactus, prickly pear, Opuntia aurea 'Coombe's Winterglow' flowering with Veronica and Centranthus in Denver garden

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