Name: Central Texas Prickly Pear
Brand: Nored Farms
SKU: NF-PP-2PAD
Price: 20 USD
Availability: InStock

Question 1

How do I root the prickly pear pads?

Accepted Answer

Let the cut ends callus over for 1-2 weeks in a dry, shaded area. Then set pads upright in well-draining soil, buried 1-2 inches deep. Water sparingly during the first 4-6 weeks until roots establish.

Question 2

Are the pads and fruit edible?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The young pads (nopales) are a staple of Mexican cuisine. The fruit (tunas) ripen to red or purple in late summer and are sweet when ripe. Wear thick leather gloves when harvesting to avoid the fine glochid spines.

Question 3

How drought-tolerant is this plant?

Accepted Answer

Extremely drought-tolerant. Once established, it survives on natural rainfall alone in most of Texas and the Southwest. Overwatering is actually more harmful than underwatering.

Question 4

Will prickly pear survive freezing temperatures?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hardy to USDA zone 7, this species tolerates temperatures well below freezing. Pads may wrinkle during extreme cold but recover in spring. No winter protection is needed in most of Texas.

Specification	Detail
Size	2 pads, ~10 inches wide each
USDA Zones	7-11 (extremely hardy)
Mature Height	4-8 feet
Sun	Full sun
Water	Very low, extreme drought tolerance
Soil	Well-draining, sandy or rocky. Tolerates poor soil.

Central Texas Prickly Pear

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