Cactus (prickly pear)

Opuntia ficus-indica

Paddle-shaped succulent producing edible fruit. Naturalised in many warm regions.

Hardiness ratings

Cactus (prickly pear) hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 8–11 −12.2 °C to 10 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H3 −5 °C to 1 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 8–9 −7 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 4–7 0 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Can become invasive in suitable climates
  • Hates winter wet

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Reference

Cactus (prickly pear) on Wikipedia