Description: Cactus plants and their parts have many potential health benefits, including:DigestionCactus pads contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, which are both necessary for healthy digestion.Blood sugarCactus may help lower blood sugar levels.Weight lossThe fiber in prickly pear cactus may help with weight loss by binding to dietary fat, which can increase its excretion and reduce energy absorption.CholesterolBoth cactus pads and fruit are high in fiber, which can help lower cholesterol levels.HangoversCactus water contains antioxidants that may help reduce hangover symptoms.Stress reductionCactus plants can lower carbon dioxide levels, which can help relieve stress and anxiety.Anti-agingThe flavonoids and phenolics found in cactus leaves have anti-aging and antioxidant effects that may protect cells from certain types of cancer.Brain healthCompounds in the cactus stem may act as neuroprotectors to prevent damage to brain cells.
Price: 11.99 USD
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
End Time: 2025-02-01T02:34:27.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Dry, Continental, Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Mountain, Sub-tropical, Tropical, Tropical Wet & Dry, Tundra
Common Name: Prickly Pear
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Growth Habit: Clumping
MPN: na
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Saline, Sand, Silt
Growth Stage: Flowering
Genus: Opuntia
Number in Pack: 2
Foliage: Pedate
Features: Organic
Safety: Pet Safe
Plant Type: Cacti
Color: Green
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 8 (10 to 20 °F)
Set Includes: Soil
Plant Characteristic: Edible
Brand: Cactus
Plant Form: Bare Root
Soil pH: any
Season of Interest: Spring
Type: Cacti & Succulents, Vegetables
Watering: Light
Growth Rate: Medium
Sunlight: Full Sun, Low Sun, Medium Sun
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States