Does cactus grow wild in Michigan?

You may indeed encounter prickly pear (Opuntia) in Michigan rarely although it is unclear if these plants are the descendants of escaped cultivated cacti or were there natively to begin with. read more

Has anyone ever come across a wild cactus in Michigan. Today while out looking for Asparagus I came across some cactus growing. I'm not sure if it was planted there but it is growing and spreading in this area. read more

5. You can grow it from seed; or propagate by cutting one of the pads off and placing that in about an inch of (choose 1) sand, cactus soil, potting soil. I would bet that if it is growing wild in Michigan, and I understand in the Buffalo, NY area as well, you could start it in any kind of soil. read more

michigan outdoor cactus page This is the place to see what all the books don't want to tell you, about what you can grow outdoors in Michigan. I started growing plants outdoors because I couldn't grow anything indoors. read more