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Riverina Pear |
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Opuntia |
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Prickly Pear |
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Pricklypear |
Opuntia elata | Accepted |
Opuntia cardiosperma | Synonym |
Opuntia pyrrhantha | Synonym |
Opuntia cognata | Synonym |
Opuntia atrovirens | Synonym |
Opuntia chakensis | Synonym |
Opuntia canterae | Synonym |
Opuntia mieckleyi | Synonym |
Opuntia cochabambensis | Synonym |
Opuntia prasina | Synonym |
Opuntia vitelliniflora | Synonym |
Opuntia limitata | Synonym |
Opuntia viridirubra subsp. rubrogemmia | Synonym |
Opuntia vitelliniflora subsp. interjecta | Synonym |
Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flowers: | Showy |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 68-86 degrees Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Seeds may be extremely slow to germinate |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Other: Individual pads form new plants; they must dry and callous for 10 days before planting |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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