Cactus | Optuntia Consolea

 Light: Full sun to light shade 

Water: water infrequently, and let their soil dry out completely between waterings. beware overwatering or letting them sit in water - will do best if planted in a pot with a drainage hole with well draining soil. 

Pet Friendly: Non toxic, but sharp spines make them unsafe for pets

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Cactaceae 

Genus: Consolea

Botanical name: Optuntia consolea

Common name: Prickly pear

Plants in picture will not be exact plant.