Opuntia polyacantha – Bandelier National Monument, Santa Fe

Opuntia polyacantha – Bandelier National Monument, Santa Fe (1900m)

Cold hardy cactus

Its defences combine glochoids (small detachable hair like spines) and very sharp spines.

Grows best in a mostly mineral medium (i.e. lots of grit, sand gravel etc.) to assist in rapid drainage. And benefits from some rain protection if grown outdoors year round.

Please understand – Opuntia have very sharp spines and glochoids, they are not a suitable cactus for children or for people who feel compelled to handle their plants more than is absolutely necessary.

Supplied in 9cm pots.