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prickly pear cactus

Discussion in 'Cacti and Succulents' started by miraflores, Dec 1, 2007.

  1. miraflores

    miraflores Total Gardener

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    two little ones ...
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    and "mummy"
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    miraflores, Dec 1, 2007
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    They are doing well mira, as you probably know faster growing that a lot of cacti.
    Are you hoping for fruit one day?
     
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    They are not mine, yet, Pete, but hopefully one day...
     
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    I've just found this thread, Mira - naturally, after I posted the following pics elsewhere. (Edible Gardening / Exotic Fruits) The ones in your pic are loaded with fruit!


    We saw these in Malta this week, they make yummy jelly from them -


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