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Prickly Pear Cactus (Nopales)
Receiving snow in my region has been astounding, for it only snows here every 7 years. The snow drifts are minimal with a thin layer of ice. While residing in the subtropical region, it has allowed me to garden exotic, tropical trees and plants. The prickly pear cactus is an amazing plant to grow because it sustains in arid environments, but the plants have thrived well in the light snow. Once the weather warms up, I will prune away any freeze damaged plant. The cactus pads are edible and the plant produces maroon pears and grows beautiful blooms during the summer. Juice can be made from the pears, and supplements are sold in pharmacys. The prickly pear cactus contains healthy values and is an antioxidant. The cactus grows sharp stickers on its pads, so handling this plant requires wearing thick gloves. I grow other cactus, succulents like yucca, the century plant, and aloe.
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