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Prickly pear, Indian Fig, Mission Cactus
Scientific Name: Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.
Synonym: Cactus compressus, Cactus ficus-indica, Cactus opuntia, Opuntia compressa, Opuntia cordobensis, Opuntia maxima, Opuntia tuna-blanca, Opuntia vulgaris, Platyopuntia cordobensis, Platyopuntia vulgaris
Family: Cactaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 8,9, 11-29 USDA: 8b-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-10°C) Heat Tolerance: Heat resistant in Phoenix Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Probably Mexico, exact origins are unknown Growth Habits: Succulent to 15 feet high (4.5 m), 10 feet spread (3 m) Watering Needs: Little or no water once established Propagation: Cuttings

Blooming Habits:
Yellow-orange flowers in late spring.