Prickly Pear Cactus 'Opuntia sulphurea' purple-red the plant conserves energy and

the plant conserves energy and does not require additional nutrients

it generally doesn't require a lot of additional nutrients

as they are more tolerant of drought than excess moisture

and protection in colder conditions

Since cyphostemmas are only partially resistant to frost

Prickly Pear Cactus 'Opuntia sulphurea' purple-red the plant conserves energy andIntroducing the fabulous Prickly pear cactus, also known as 'Opuntia sulphurea,' a vibrant member of the Opuntia genus! But don't let its prickly exterior fool you these prickly pears varieties are surprisingly easy to care for and can even thrive in less than ideal conditions. Native to South America, this vibrant low growing shrub spreads out like an enthusiastic explorer. It has paddle shaped stems that are covered in spines and small, hair like