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05-09-2008, 03:04 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Jax Fl.
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What kind of cactus is this?
I have this stuff growing around my house.I have moved most of it so nobody steps on it.I put some around the mail box post the keep the area dogs away from it.But yesterday I have found that they are starting to flower.They have never flowered in the 10 years I have lived here.I'm really pleased to see it.But I did a serach and did't find what I need.I'm in Jacksonville area,zone 9.Thanks
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05-09-2008, 05:18 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Tennessee
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I'm going to guess a Prickly Pear, but I'm no cactus expert.
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05-09-2008, 10:18 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: West 'Burbs of Chicago
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I'll echo that... Prickly Pear.
google it and see what comes up... but i'm 99% sure.
i have friends in Wisc that grow these.
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05-09-2008, 10:21 AM
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Rangers FC supporter
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Western Chicagoland
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Yep, thats eastern prickly pear cacti (Opuntia humifusa).
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05-09-2008, 07:20 PM
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Helping others help themselves...
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Arizona
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Agreed, it's 100% prickly pear.
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05-09-2008, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Deep South
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My guess too....
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