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Opuntia humifusa, also known as devil's-tongue, eastern prickly pear or Indian fig, is a low-growing cactus native to the eastern US and Mexico. It has edible fruits, medicinal uses, and grows in hot, sunny and dry habitats.
Opuntia humifusa, also known as the Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus, is a hardy, low-growing cactus well-adapted to a variety of environments. It can withstand cold climates and thrive in sandy or rocky soils, making it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of desert-like beauty to their landscapes.
25 lut 2022 · Learn about the eastern prickly pear, Opuntia humifusa, a native cactus that can survive in cold climates and bloom in summer. Find out how to plant, water, prune, propagate, and overwinter this easy-to-care-for plant.
Eastern prickly pear is a perennial evergreen succulent subshrub in the cactus family (Cactaceae). This cactus is native to the eastern United States and Mexico and is found in dry, sandy, or rocky areas.
22 lut 2022 · Eastern prickly pear cactus (Opuntia humifusa) is a cold-hardy cactus native to the Eastern United States. It’s hardy to zone 4 (-30 F), which means almost anyone can grow prickly pear fruits at home (even outside the desert).
Opuntia humifusa (syn. compressa) Eastern prickly pear, devil’s tongue. Zones: 4-9. Height/Spread: 6 to 12 inches tall and 1 to 2 feet wide. Exposure: Full sun. Bloom time: June-July. Color: Bright green pads, yellow flowers followed by red fruit. The only cactus widely found in eastern U.S., this cold-hardy variety handles snow and ice well.
Opuntia humifusa is a low-growing cactus with stems that consists of flattened dark or shiny green segments with dense tufts of yellow to red-brown glochids. It forms clumps or mats, usually only 1 or 2 stem segments tall.
