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Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with green spiny pads and a pink flower in a pot, outdoors on gravel by a wooden plank.
A potted Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with long white spines and a pink flower sits outdoors among other hardy succulents.
Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus in a black plastic pot on gravel, with sharp spines and a single pink flower against a garden backdrop.
Close-up of Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with flat, oval pads and sharp white spines, outdoors on gravel in bright sunlight.
Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with a bright pink bloom on top of its cold-hardy spines, Opuntia polyacantha Var. Erinacea.
Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with long white spines and vivid pink flower, surrounded by dry leaves and small green plants in sunlight.
Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with green pads, white spines, and a bright pink flower in a pot outdoors. Cold-hardy variety.
The Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus in its pot shows striking beauty, impressive cold hardiness, and exceptional resilience.
Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus ‘Opuntia polyacantha Var. Erinacea’ with a bright central flower, ideal for cold climates.
Bright pink Opuntia polyacantha cactus flower with yellow stamens and white spiky thorns in a pot on a dark textured surface.
Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus shows spiny green pads and a bright pink flower in a pot on gravel, set before wooden planks outdoors.
Close-up of the cold-hardy Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus ‘Opuntia polyacantha Var. Erinacea’ with spiny pads and rich green color.
Close-up of a Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with long white spines, in light pebbles, against a white background.
Close-up of Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with long white spines in a small pot of light rocks, blurred plants in the background.
Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus ‘Opuntia polyacantha Var. Erinacea’ in a pot with light gravel, white and brown spines visible.
Close-up of Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with long white spines on green stems in a pot with light rocks and a blurred background.
Tall Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with long white spines in a small brown pot with light rocks, set outdoors with plants blurred.
Close-up of Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with long white spines, blurred green background, and red flowers in view.
Close-up of cold-hardy Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with long white spines, potted in light rocks, against a colorful blurred background.
Close-up of a Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with white and brown spines in a pot of light rocks, blurred gravel behind.
Close-up of Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with sharp white and brown spines, potted in light-colored rocks against a white background.
Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with green spiny pads and a pink flower in a pot, outdoors on gravel by a wooden plank.
A potted Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with long white spines and a pink flower sits outdoors among other hardy succulents.
Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus in a black plastic pot on gravel, with sharp spines and a single pink flower against a garden backdrop.
Close-up of Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with flat, oval pads and sharp white spines, outdoors on gravel in bright sunlight.
Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with a bright pink bloom on top of its cold-hardy spines, Opuntia polyacantha Var. Erinacea.
Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with long white spines and vivid pink flower, surrounded by dry leaves and small green plants in sunlight.
Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with green pads, white spines, and a bright pink flower in a pot outdoors. Cold-hardy variety.
The Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus in its pot shows striking beauty, impressive cold hardiness, and exceptional resilience.
Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus ‘Opuntia polyacantha Var. Erinacea’ with a bright central flower, ideal for cold climates.
Bright pink Opuntia polyacantha cactus flower with yellow stamens and white spiky thorns in a pot on a dark textured surface.
Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus shows spiny green pads and a bright pink flower in a pot on gravel, set before wooden planks outdoors.
Close-up of the cold-hardy Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus ‘Opuntia polyacantha Var. Erinacea’ with spiny pads and rich green color.
Close-up of a Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with long white spines, in light pebbles, against a white background.
Close-up of Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with long white spines in a small pot of light rocks, blurred plants in the background.
Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus ‘Opuntia polyacantha Var. Erinacea’ in a pot with light gravel, white and brown spines visible.
Close-up of Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with long white spines on green stems in a pot with light rocks and a blurred background.
Tall Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with long white spines in a small brown pot with light rocks, set outdoors with plants blurred.
Close-up of Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with long white spines, blurred green background, and red flowers in view.
Close-up of cold-hardy Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with long white spines, potted in light rocks, against a colorful blurred background.
Close-up of a Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with white and brown spines in a pot of light rocks, blurred gravel behind.
Close-up of Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with sharp white and brown spines, potted in light-colored rocks against a white background.

Introducing the Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus, known as Opuntia polyacantha var. Erinacea. Native to North America, this cold-hardy cactus is commonly referred to as the Grizzly Bear Cactus, Mojave Prickly Pear, or Opuntia erinacea ursina. It belongs to the Opuntia, opens in a new tabGo to barbary fig opuntia ficus indica genus, which is known for its distinctive pad-like stems and vibrant flowers. 

The Opuntia prickly pear cactus with profuse spines and yellow, barbed glochids resembles a  hedgehog, opens in a new tabGo to scarlet hedgehog cactus echinocereus coccineus, so handle it with caution. The Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus typically grows to a mature height of about 2 feet and spreads out horizontally, forming clusters of thick, fleshy pads. 

A potted Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with flat, spiky green pads and a pink flower atop, displayed against a sandy background.

This Opuntia cactus has flat, oval-shaped pads covered in spines, which give it a prickly appearance.

The pads are green, often tinged with purple or reddish hues. These pads can grow up to 12 inches long and 4 inches wide.

The flowers of grizzly bear cactus bloom in the spring with pink blossoms.These flowers are attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

These flowers are a stark contrast to the cactus's sharp spines, creating a beautiful display in the desert landscape. 

When it comes to care, this Opuntia cactus loves full sun exposure, so it should be placed outdoors in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. It can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, from hot and dry desert climates to colder regions. The Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9. 

As for indoor cultivation, it can be grown near a sunny window.  It can withstand temperatures as low as -30°F during winter months. Use a well-drained soil mix, opens in a new tab with minimal watering and avoid overwatering. 

The Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus can be propagated through seeds or by taking stem cuttings. It thrives in well-draining soil, preferably a sandy or rocky mix. When it comes to watering, it is drought-tolerant and prefers infrequent watering. It's important to let the soil dry out between waterings to avoid root rot. 

With the help of Opuntia polyacantha var. erinacea, you'll start to spend less time maintaining your garden and more time taking in its beauty! 

Bloom Season

Spring

Flower Color

Pink

Growth Rate

Moderate

Hardiness Zone

5--6--7--8--9

Mature Size

2 ft. tall--2 ft. wide

Plant Type

Cactus

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--deer resistance--mild frost tolerant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
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Introducing the Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus, known as Opuntia polyacantha var. Erinacea. Native to North America, this cold-hardy cactus is commonly referred to as the Grizzly Bear Cactus, Mojave Prickly Pear, or Opuntia erinacea ursina. It belongs to the Opuntia, opens in a new tabGo to barbary fig opuntia ficus indica genus, which is known for its distinctive pad-like stems and vibrant flowers. 

The Opuntia prickly pear cactus with profuse spines and yellow, barbed glochids resembles a  hedgehog, opens in a new tabGo to scarlet hedgehog cactus echinocereus coccineus, so handle it with caution. The Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus typically grows to a mature height of about 2 feet and spreads out horizontally, forming clusters of thick, fleshy pads. 

A potted Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus with flat, spiky green pads and a pink flower atop, displayed against a sandy background.

This Opuntia cactus has flat, oval-shaped pads covered in spines, which give it a prickly appearance.

The pads are green, often tinged with purple or reddish hues. These pads can grow up to 12 inches long and 4 inches wide.

The flowers of grizzly bear cactus bloom in the spring with pink blossoms.These flowers are attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

These flowers are a stark contrast to the cactus's sharp spines, creating a beautiful display in the desert landscape. 

When it comes to care, this Opuntia cactus loves full sun exposure, so it should be placed outdoors in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. It can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, from hot and dry desert climates to colder regions. The Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9. 

As for indoor cultivation, it can be grown near a sunny window.  It can withstand temperatures as low as -30°F during winter months. Use a well-drained soil mix, opens in a new tab with minimal watering and avoid overwatering. 

The Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus can be propagated through seeds or by taking stem cuttings. It thrives in well-draining soil, preferably a sandy or rocky mix. When it comes to watering, it is drought-tolerant and prefers infrequent watering. It's important to let the soil dry out between waterings to avoid root rot. 

With the help of Opuntia polyacantha var. erinacea, you'll start to spend less time maintaining your garden and more time taking in its beauty! 

Bloom Season

Spring

Flower Color

Pink

Growth Rate

Moderate

Hardiness Zone

5--6--7--8--9

Mature Size

2 ft. tall--2 ft. wide

Plant Type

Cactus

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--deer resistance--mild frost tolerant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
Attribute Value
Bloom Season Spring
Botanical Name Opuntia polyacantha Var. Erinacea
Common Name Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Pink
Genus Opuntia
Growth Habit Shrub
Growth Rate Moderate
Hardiness Zone 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Mature Size 2 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide
Native Area North America
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By cuttings
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, deer resistance, mild frost tolerant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Cactus potting mix soil
Special Features Easy to grow
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Safe for humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats
Watering Needs Low

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