Prickly Pear Cactus

Common Name:
Prickly Pear

Light:
Full sun

Water:
Very low






The Prickly Pear is a member of the cactus family and is very easy to care for. They don't ask for much and hardly ever need repotted like most cactus. All they need is lots of sun and a little water once in awhile. In the summer time you can set them out side and the rain water will be enough. You don't need to water them also or you'll rot them. They store water inside them to survive. In the winter time I don't water any of the cacti. I give them a little drink around christmas but that's all. They do better in clay pots I think. The clay absorbs some of the water they get so it kind of helps and they look better in clay to me. They like a sandy potting soil.

-Ducky Layne-