Like most true cactus species, prickly pears are native only to the Americas. Through human actions, they have since been introduced to many other areas of the world. Prickly pear species are found in abundance in Mexico, especially in the central and western regions, and in the Caribbean islands (West Indies).

Where can you find cactus fruit?

Cactus fruit typically grows wild, and some people plant them in home gardens. They’re mostly cultivated in the central Mexican states of Estado de México, Guanajuato, and Queretaro.

How do you grow cactus fruit?

If you harvest them from fruit, you will need to completely clean off any pieces of the fruit and allow them to dry before planting them. Fill small pots or a seed tray with succulent and cactus mix, place one seed in each pot or each section of the seed tray, and push them just slightly into the soil.