Blind Pricklypear
NameBlind Pricklypear
Species NameOpuntia rufida
Common NameBlind Pricklypear
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)8
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typesucculent pads
Height (cm)100
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant yellow flowers and numerous flower buds. Pads covered in distinctive reddish-brown glochids instead of sharp spines.
Description
This specimen of Blind Pricklypear is a large cactus featuring multiple flattened, green pads covered in distinctive reddish-brown glochids. It is currently displaying vibrant yellow flowers and numerous developing flower buds, indicating a healthy and active growth phase.
