Opuntia Ellisiana – Thornless Prickly Pear Cactus at Waterwise Botanicals

September 3, 2025

Meet the ultimate multi-purpose plant!

Opuntia Ellisiana is a beautiful, cold-hardy, thornless prickly pear cactus that’s edible, low-maintenance, and fire-resistant.

This unique cactus not only protects your home and property but also provides delicious and nutritious food.


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🌸 Bloom Time: Spring to early summer, producing vibrant yellow flowers that add seasonal color and attract pollinators.

🍐 Edible Fruit & Pads: The young pads (known as nopales) can be cooked into flavorful tacos and dishes, packed with nutrients and superfood benefits. The cactus also produces bright, juicy fruits (tunas) in late summer to fall that are sweet and refreshing.


🔥 Fireproof Planting: Because its pads are full of water, Opuntia Ellisiana will not ignite easily in wildfire conditions, making it a smart choice for fire-wise landscaping.

(Disclaimer: While we cannot guarantee no homes will be 100% protected, this plant’s water-filled pads are highly resistant to burning.)


👉 Explore more of our HOT SHOTS fire-wise plants on our website.

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