【Organic, Ornamental/Edible】Prickly Pear Cactus - Set of 3 - Manazuru Grown

This cactus is grown in Manazuru Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, a warm region, and is bathed in sunlight.

Enjoy it as a vegetable or as an ornamental plant!
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① As a Vegetable

This is a healthy vegetable rich in dietary fiber, protein, vitamins, and more.
In Mexico and other countries, it is called Nopal and is said to have the following benefits:

① Diabetes prevention and improvement ② Cholesterol level improvement ③ Immune system strengthening ④ Constipation prevention and improvement ⑤ Allergy symptom prevention ⑥ Bad breath prevention ⑦ Beautiful skin creation ⑧ Diet promotion ⑨ Gastritis prevention and improvement ⑩ Hypertension prevention and improvement ? Fatigue recovery effect ? Mental stability effect ? Support for ease of swallowing food

[Preparation]
① Wash ② Cut off the edges ③ Scoop out the spines
*See images 3 and 4 for details. For cooking methods, please refer to Cookpad, etc.

[Food Label]
- Name: Edible Prickly Pear Cactus
- Origin: Manazuru Town, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Best Before: Approximately 2 weeks when refrigerated upon arrival
- Storage Method: Wrap in newspaper, etc., and store in the vegetable crisper of your refrigerator.
- No pesticides were used during cultivation.

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② As an Ornamental Plant

Simply insert it into the soil to easily root and enjoy its growth.

[Cultivation Method]
■ Variety: Opuntia monacantha
■ Cold Tolerance: 0℃
■ Heat Tolerance: Approximately 40℃
■ Watering:
- In the ground: Once rooted, complete neglect is fine.
- In pots: Spring to Autumn - Water thoroughly a few days after the soil has completely dried out. Winter - Completely withhold water. (※ If grown indoors in a warm environment, watering is okay year-round.)
■ Soil: Basically, any well-draining soil is fine.

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[Product and Shipping Information]
- This is a fresh leaf of the same size as shown in the first image.
- We remove fine spines by hand as much as possible, but some may remain.

※ Rooting is not guaranteed.
※ This product is sold as an ornamental plant. We are not responsible for its safety, efficacy, allergies, etc., when consumed as food. If you intend to eat it, please try it in small quantities at your own risk. If you have any underlying health conditions or if it does not agree with your constitution, please consult a doctor.