{"product_id":"prickly-pear-cactus","title":"Prickly pear, cactus ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrickly Pear Cactus\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Opuntia sp.)\u003c\/em\u003e is a full-size, sun-loving native that's as beautiful as it is productive. Each order includes one healthy pad — your starting point for a fast-growing plant that will quickly establish itself and begin putting on new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCome blooming season, expect a stunning show of bright yellow flowers that light up the garden. Those blooms give way to the prized fruit known as \u003cem\u003etuna\u003c\/em\u003e or prickly pear — a sweet, plum-like delicacy enjoyed fresh, juiced, or turned into syrups, jams, and cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the fruit isn't the only edible part — the young pads, known as \u003cem\u003enopales\u003c\/em\u003e, are a beloved ingredient in Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. Harvested when tender, they can be grilled, sautéed, added to eggs, salads, tacos, and more. Rich in fiber and antioxidants, nopales have been a staple food for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt for Florida's heat and sun, this cactus is drought-tolerant once established and requires very little upkeep. Whether you're building out a cactus garden, adding texture to a succulent collection, or growing your own edible landscape, this prickly pear delivers on every front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun with well-draining sandy or rocky soil. Allow the pad to callous for 2–3 days before planting. Water sparingly until rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"What's Growing on Florida?","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47959839080635,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2556\/9979\/files\/6140AF87-70E0-4ABF-B05E-A0973D9C2C5F.jpg?v=1781471719","url":"https:\/\/whatsgrowingonflorida.com\/products\/prickly-pear-cactus","provider":"What's Growing on Florida?","version":"1.0","type":"link"}