Cultivated since ancient times for its cactus fruit, Sweet Prickly Pear is a succulent shrub native to Mexico, where this honey-sweet treat is a staple. Choose a brightly-lit spot indoors – a south-facing window is ideal – and move outdoors during the warm summer months. Soil must be well-drained. The barbed hairs on Sweet Prickly Pear can stick to your skin and hurt, so take care when handling. Flowers are bright yellow or orange, and the fruit reddish.