Prickly Pear Cactus Archives - What's Happening Around Florida

Cactoblastis in your cactus

by Ralph Mitchell
September 11, 2026

Very few pests bother prickly pear cactus in our area, and many landscapes are graced with these large, beautifully abstract plants. In fact, there are so many Opuntia species that this plant group can make you a collector in no time. ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Cactoblastis Cactorum, Cactus Moth, Moth, Prickly Pear Cactus

Prickly pears – pain and delight

by Ralph Mitchell
June 16, 2022

Did you know that we have a native prickly pear cactus here in Florida? This low-growing species has attractive yellow flowers and forms a spreading clump. Prickly pears or Opuntia, such as our native prickly pear, are classic cacti ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Opuntia, Prickly Pear Cactus

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