Chaparral Pricklypear
NameChaparral Pricklypear
Species NameOpuntia oricola
Common NameChaparral Pricklypear
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container TypeN/A (shown in natural ground)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick pads, spiny surface, segmented structure
Foliage Typesucculent pads
Height (cm)120
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent spines covering the pads, vibrant red and yellow fruits, and a distinctive segmented pad structure.
Description
This unique specimen, cultivated in a bonsai style, features robust, flattened green pads characteristic of the Chaparral Pricklypear. Its surface is densely covered with sharp spines, and it proudly displays vibrant red and yellow fruits. The plant exhibits a natural, somewhat informal growth habit, adapted to arid conditions.
