Purple Prickly Pear

Opuntia macrocentra

• Mature Height: 2′
• Mature Width: 3′
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Water Requirements: Water every 2 weeks withholding water in winter
• Fertilizers: 5-10-9

Description

Compact Cactus to 2 x 3 feet has long dark spines on its pads and yellow red-centered flowers in late spring. Pads turn purplish red in cold weather. Good in hot spots or pots. Handle with care! Water every 2 weeks withholding water in winter.