This Stephania Pierre Growing Information guide will teach you everything about pot size, compost, watering, planting care, and more!
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Here’s an exclusive list of Fruits That Grow on Cactus, you must grow in your garden to enjoy some unique and delicious edibles!
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Botanical Name: Selenicereus undatus
USDA Zones: 10-11
Popular by the name Pitaya or Strawberry Pear, the fruit is oval with a pink or yellow scaly skin. The white pulp with tiny black seeds has a mild sweet flavor similar to ripe kiwi.
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Botanical Name: Carnegiea gigantea
USDA Zones: 8-11
The Saguaro cactus produces oval green fruits that ripen into rich red color and split open to show red pulp with several tiny black seeds. The sweet pulp is rich in protein and serves a variety of jams, jellies, sauces, and drinks.
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Botanical Name: Echinocactus grusonii
USDA Zones: 9-11
The Barrel Cactus fruits look like pineapples and are yellow in color. The yellow flesh has a sour, lemony flavor, while the black seeds are nutty in taste. You can enjoy it both raw and cooked.
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Botanical Name: Cereus repandus
USDA Zones: 9-12
The fruit looks similar to dragon fruits with pink skin, white flesh, and black seeds. The sweet taste of the fruits makes them a tasty addition to desserts, salads, and juices.
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Botanical Name: Cylindropuntia
USDA Zones: 8-11
Cholla cactus fruits grow in clusters and are spineless, while the plant is covered with a blanket of barbed spikes, making it tough to harvest. The fruits have a nutty blend of asparagus, artichoke heart, and green bean flavors.
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Botanical Name: Opuntia ficus-indica
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This Stephania Pierre Growing Information guide will teach you everything about pot size, compost, watering, planting care, and more!
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