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Erect prickly-pear (Opuntia stricta) Care Guide
Care guide for Erect prickly-pear: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Christian Ferrer · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
✅ Erect prickly-pear is generally pet-safe — details.
Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
TemperatureTypical indoor temperatures (16-26 °C / 60-79 °F); protect from frost.
SoilWell-draining mix, neutral pH (7.0-7.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~0.9 m (3.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast.
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