Prickly Pear 'Old Mexico'
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Opuntia gomei
'Old Mexico' Prickly Pear is an interesting spineless selection of Opuntia that grows to be a sprawling large shrub to 5 feet tall by 8 feet wide. Its large, thin, light green pads have a wavy shape with scalloped edges. Large, colorful yellow flowers appear in late spring to summer. Plant in full to part sun in well-drained soil and water sparingly. It is hardy to around 10° F.
While technically spineless, it does have tiny, nearly invisible glochids that embed themselves in skin and cause pain if you handle a pad with bare fingers.
Height: 4'-5'
Spread: 5'-8'
Bloom: May-August
Light: Full sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 8, 9, 10
Origin: Texas, Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
