Opuntia gomei 'Old Mexico'
Old Mexico Prickly Pear
A true cactus that spreads to form a shrubby fence. Gray-green cladodes are pad-like and wavy-edged. Widely spaced areoles lack spines. Large flowers are followed by prickly-pear fruits. Fruit ripens in summer. Tolerates high heat, as well as partial shade.
USDA zones: 8 - 11
Sunset zones: 4 - 9, 16 - 24
Mature size: 4 - 5 feet high and 5 - 8 feet wide
Light needs: full sun, part shade
Water needs: little to no water
