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Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig

Opuntia Ficus-Indica

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Overview

Opuntia ficus-indica, commonly known as the Mission cactus or Indian Fig, is a large shrubby cactus reaching up to 15-20 feet tall. It features distinctive segmented, flat, green pads which are actually modified branches or stems and can grow up to 18 inches long. Bright yellow flowers bloom in spring, turning into edible reddish-purple fruits. This drought-tolerant plant requires well-drained soil and full sun, ideal for xeriscaped landscapes.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–11Type Cactus, SucculentClimate Arid, Subtropical
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — orange flowers in the garden

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Cactus, Succulent
Family
Cactaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — The pads exhibit a rich, verdant hue which contributes a lush texture to the landscape, image 69
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — Its incorporation within a garden landscape can introduce an exotic and sculptural element
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — This drought-tolerant plant requires well-drained soil and full sun, ideal for, image 60
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — <br><br>Characterized by its flattened; minimal effort is required once established, image 65
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — providing habitat and nourishment to native wildlife; typically yellow or orange
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — providing habitat and nourishment to native wildlife; typically yellow or orange, image 103
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — requiring sufficient space within your design layout for proper growth and visual impact; barbed
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — The pads exhibit a rich, verdant hue which contributes a lush texture to the landscape; infrequent
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — infrequent watering complies with its drought-tolerant nature
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — barbed bristles known as glochids; commonly known as the Mission or Tree Cactus, image 67
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — This cactus reaches mature heights between 12 to 18 feet and spreads about 6 to 10 feet wide; this
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — cactus / succulent with orange blooms; which later develop into edible, image 80
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — <br><br>Characterized by its flattened
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — <br><br>Characterized by its flattened; minimal effort is required once established, image 92
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — green pads which are actually modified branches or stems and can grow up to 18 inches long; orange
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — is a robust and versatile species well-suited for arid and semi-arid landscaping
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — promoting a sustainable and water-wise environment; it features distinctive segmented
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — bear in mind that this cactus thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil to, image 100
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — commonly known as the Mission or Tree Cactus; bear in mind that this cactus thrives in full sun and
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — infrequent watering complies with its drought-tolerant nature; this cactus reaches, image 102
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — minimal effort is required once established; is a large shrubby cactus reaching up to, image 101
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — which later develop into edible; is a robust and versatile species well-suited for arid, image 98
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — minimal effort is required once established; is a large shrubby cactus reaching up to, image 74
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — paddle-like cladodes or 'pads'; cactus / succulent for full
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