Mona Lisa Prickly Pear Cactus Opuntia ‘Mona Lisa’ Opuntua mona lisa is part of the prickly pear cactus family. This opuntia typically grows less spines than other members of the prickly pear family. Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade Waterings: Very little water, let the soil dry out between waterings. Blooming habits: Yellow to golden flowers that stay open day & night. Hardiness: They need a minimum temperature of 10o C, but may to survive a light frost. Mona Lisa Prickly Pear Cactus Opuntia