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Plant Care Guide > Prickly pear
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How to Grow and Care for Prickly pear

Prickly pear, also known as Engelmann's prickly pear, Desert prickly pear, Cactus apple, Cow's tongue prickly pear, Lindheimer prickly pear

Prickly pear requires minimal maintenance, thriving in well-draining soil with full sun exposure. Special care points include infrequent watering, allowing for a dry period between irrigation to mimic its natural arid habitat. Over-watering is a common pitfall, which can lead to root rot. Being drought-resistant, prickly pear is adaptable to harsh, dry climates, making it an easy-care plant for beginners.

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Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Prickly pear

Prickly pear
Prickly pear
Prickly pear
ToughnessHigh
Care LevelLow
Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery 3 weeks
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeSucculent & Cactus Soil
Soil pH6-7.5
Planting TimeSpring
Hardiness Zones
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