How much humidity does Blind Prickly Pear like?

Blind Prickly Pear prefers dry environments . Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

What type of soil should I use for my Blind Prickly Pear?

Blind Prickly Pear is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Blind Prickly Pear?

Blind Prickly Pear grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Blind Prickly Pear go dormant?

It’s common for Blind Prickly Pear to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Blind Prickly Pear native to?

Blind Prickly Pear is native to the Americas .

Does Blind Prickly Pear produce flowers?

Blind Prickly Pear produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

What is the growth pattern for Blind Prickly Pear?

Blind Prickly Pear grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

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Q: How often should I water my Blind Prickly Pear?

Blind Prickly Pear thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: How much sunlight does my Blind Prickly Pear need?

Blind Prickly Pear requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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About Blind Prickly Pear

Blind Prickly Pear is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as easy to bloom with only 9 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Blind Prickly Pear likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Opuntia rufida

Genus

Opuntia

Family

Cactaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Blind Prickly Pear

Water

How often to water your Blind Prickly Pear

Blind Prickly Pear needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Blind Prickly Pear in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Blind Prickly Pear: 1ft from a window

Blind Prickly Pear love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Atlanta, Georgia ⛅.

Blind Prickly Pear does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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