Indian Fig Opuntia ficus-indica Cactaceae
	Form: Cactus Seasonality: Evergreen Size: 12 ft high by 18 ft wide Leaves: n/a Flowers: Yellow or orange, around paddle edge Fruit: Purple, 3 1/2 inch, edible Stems/Trunks: Upright, strong, medium green, spineless, edible pads Range/Origin: Horticultural selection Hardiness: Sunset Zones 8,9,12-24, H1, H2, 22^o F Comments: No thorns CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: · Exposure: Full sun · Water: Low · Soil: Sandy, well drained · Propagation: Pad cuttings, seed · Maintenance: Minimal
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