Opuntia ficus-indica is better known under the name of "Prickly pear".
 Flowers : orange or yellow, sometimes both colors are on the same racket. They form the prickly pear.
 Growth : fast in spring, summer, fall
 Exposure : full sun
 Resistance to cold: -8 ° C without protection; lower if protected from cold winds.
 Heat resistance: Excellent