Common names:
Blind Pricklypear
Blind Pear
Cow Blinder
Prickly Pear
Blind Prickly Pear

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit: Pops open explosively when ripe
Flowers: Showy
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Uses: Provides winter interest
Edible Parts: Sap
Resistances: Gophers/Voles
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
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Suitable for wintersowing: -º88º66
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Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Conservation status: Critically Endangered (CR)

Beautiful cactus at local big box store.

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