Prickly-pear is a native evergreen succulent found in coastal dunes, sandy riverbeds, and pine forests.  It is a fast-growing, shrubby cactus.  

It grows best in areas that have lots of sun, light, and minimal water.  In hot, arid climates it can be grown outdoors in a bed or container.

Great for xeriscaping and easy to transplant. Seeds must ripen for a year+ before germination occurs.